Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2556: An Act relative to AEDs for athletic fields
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2556 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to AEDs for athletic fields. Primary sponsor: Marcus Vaughn (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Marcus S. Vaughn that cities and towns and schools be required to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators at athletic fields, parks and playgrounds. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Vaughn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5234
- Hearing scheduled for 04/02/2025 from 09:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health