Rep. Colleen Garry

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all Massachusetts public high schools to include hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator training in their health or physical education curricula for grades 9 through 12. The law mandates that every student participate in this instruction as a graduation requirement, though students with a physician's note or a parent's written objection may be exempted. School districts must choose a free training program modeled after guidelines from a nationally recognized CPR organization and ensure it includes hands-on practice for each student. The new requirements are scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Rodney M. Elliott and others relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service.

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2347) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Colleen M. Garry relative to testing persons convicted of sexual assault for the HIV virus. Public Health.

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2180) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to require the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to establish specific requirements for sonographers and vascular technologists who perform diagnostic ultrasound services. It mandates that these non-physician professionals must hold credentials from recognized national organizations or work in laboratories accredited by major medical societies. Additionally, the bill requires that their work be conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician, while explicitly allowing doctors to continue performing ultrasound procedures themselves.

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health.

By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.

By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and Michael J. Soter relative to procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.