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Family of Crofton patron backs bill to put AEDs, staff training in Maryland public libraries

2292164 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The Ways and Means Committee heard personal testimony from the family of a Crofton postal worker who died after suffering cardiac arrest at a library; Delegate Adrian Beegofo (presenter) asked for a favorable report on HB 5 93, which would require AEDs and training in public libraries.

Delegate Adrian Buwaffoe (sponsor) told the committee he introduced House Bill 5 93 — the Romano A. Russell Act — to require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all public libraries and training for library staff after a constituent, Romano A. Russell, suffered cardiac…

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