Rep. Richard Wells

Maddy summaryHD 3024 requires Norfolk County public buildings to have at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) on-site and one trained AED provider present during staffed hours. The Norfolk County Commissioners are responsible for ensuring AEDs are functional and properly stocked. The bill also protects untrained volunteers or staff (who aren't paid for emergency care) from liability when providing first aid like CPR or defibrillation, unless due to gross negligence. This applies directly to Norfolk County public buildings and their employees or volunteers.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a restriction that previously limited athletic trainers to practicing only with schools or teams they were directly associated with. It requires licensed athletic trainers in schools to complete annual head injury safety training, aligning them with other school staff under existing safety rules. The Board of Allied Health Professions must update relevant regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage. These changes directly affect athletic trainers working in Massachusetts schools and ensure they meet the same safety training requirements as other school personnel.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every Massachusetts high school offering interscholastic sports to employ a licensed athletic trainer. It mandates that these trainers complete annual head injury safety training as specified in state regulations. The law also updates related statutes to explicitly include "athletic" coaches and trainers in certain requirements. These provisions directly affect all public high schools with interscholastic athletic programs across the Commonwealth.