An Act to provide automated external defibrillators in all public safety vehicles
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that all public safety vehicles in Massachusetts, such as police cars and ambulances, are equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The goal is to increase the availability of life-saving devices and potentially improve response times to cardiac emergencies. It builds upon previous attempts to mandate AEDs in public spaces.
Key provisions
- Requires all public safety vehicles to have AEDs.
- Addresses the availability of AEDs for emergency response.
- Focuses on vehicles used by law enforcement and emergency medical services.
- No specific funding mechanisms are outlined in the text.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public safety officers (police, firefighters, EMS)
- Emergency medical services personnel
- The general public in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands access to AEDs beyond healthcare facilities.
- Builds on prior legislation regarding AED availability.
- No current law explicitly mandates AEDs in public safety vehicles.
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