HD 2062 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events

HD 2062 requires public stadiums, sports centers, and similar facilities hosting athletic events to have at least one AED on-site and maintain at least one trained employee or volunteer on-site during events. The trained individual must have completed CPR and AED training per American Heart Association or Red Cross standards. Facilities must also install placards at entryways showing AED locations and provide clear procedures for identifying available trained volunteers during events. This law directly affects venues hosting public sporting events by mandating immediate access to life-saving equipment and trained personnel.
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