Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4993: An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4993 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events. Primary sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Ways and Means | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Passed to be engrossed - 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 121 )
- Amendment 3 rejected
- Amendment 1 rejected - 26 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 120 )
- Read third
- Rules suspended
- Ordered to a third reading
- New draft of H2391
- Pending new draft of H2391
- Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means