H 4993 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events

This bill requires public stadiums, sports centers, gymnasiums, and similar facilities hosting sporting events to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site during all events. It also mandates that at least one trained employee or volunteer (having completed certified CPR and AED training) be present during events, with clear signage showing AED locations. The requirement excludes school-sponsored athletic events held in school gyms. Facilities must follow established guidelines for AED placement, training, and public announcements to identify trained personnel if needed.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
Floor votes · House Jan 28, 2026

How they voted

1511
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 155
Jan 28, 2026
D Democratic129
126 Yea 1 Nay 2
97% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican25
24 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed to be engrossed - 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 121 )
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Amended
Amendment 3 rejected
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Amended
Amendment 1 rejected - 26 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 120 )
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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