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HD 2227

An Act to require CPR training and promote careers in emergency medical services

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Leigh Davis

Requires CPR training in Massachusetts schools and establishes programs to encourage emergency medical services careers to increase trained responders and address EMS workforce gaps.

Referred to the committee on Education
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Bill Summary · HD 2227

Legislative bill overview

HD 2227 would require CPR training as part of Massachusetts education and establish initiatives to promote careers in emergency medical services (EMS). The bill aims to increase the number of trained individuals capable of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation while also addressing potential workforce shortages in the EMS field.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest kills thousands annually, and immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates. Expanding CPR training in schools creates a larger pool of capable responders and potentially saves lives in emergency situations. Additionally, promoting EMS careers helps address documented recruitment and retention challenges in emergency services across many states.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and burden: Schools would need to allocate resources, staff time, and potentially funding for CPR certification training, raising questions about who bears these costs
  • Scope and grade level: Unclear whether CPR training would apply to all students, which grades, and whether it's mandatory or optional, creating implementation complexity
  • EMS career incentives specifics: The bill's mechanisms for promoting EMS careers are undefined—potential concerns about whether incentives are effective, fiscally responsible, or fairly distributed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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