H 4659
An Act relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings
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Bill overview
This bill requires public buildings in Massachusetts to have readily available trauma kits. These kits must include specific items like tourniquets and training materials, and buildings must also designate a trained ‘trauma kit designee.’ The number of kits needed will be determined by the building’s size, and individuals attempting to provide emergency care without compensation will be protected from liability, except in cases of gross negligence.
Key provisions
- Public buildings (defined broadly) must have trauma kits.
- Trauma kits must include a tourniquet, gauze, gloves, and training materials.
- Buildings must designate a ‘trauma kit designee’ – a trained and certified individual.
- The number of trauma kits required is determined by a formula based on building capacity.
- The formula will be informed by research from the American College of Surgeons.
- Buildings can share AED and trauma kit storage and personnel.
- Individuals providing emergency care without compensation are protected from liability (except for gross negligence).
Who is affected
- Public building owners and operators (state, local, and private)
- Building occupants
- Healthcare providers
- Emergency responders
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a statewide standard for trauma kit availability in public buildings.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Marcus S. Vaughn
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An Act relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4659
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Health |
| 10/29/2025 | House | New draft of H2557 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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