Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 447: An Act providing hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 447 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 15, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2863.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| 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 new draft, see S2863
- Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education