The bill proposes the abolition of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and establishes the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, transferring the Council's powers and duties to the new Committee and the State Board of Health. It ensures that all administrative functions, including budgeting and personnel management, remain with the Department of Health. The bill also clarifies that existing orders, rules, or standards established by the Council will remain in effect until amended or repealed. Key amendments include replacing the term "technicians" with "services personnel" and updating references from the "Division of Emergency Medical Services" to the "Department of Health."

Additionally, the bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the new Committee, which will consist of nine members appointed by the State Board of Health, and will be tasked with making recommendations on rules and standards for emergency medical services, assisting in local health planning, and conducting public hearings for disciplinary actions. It emphasizes the role of the State Board of Health in the licensure and regulation of EMS personnel and ambulance services, detailing the procedures for criminal history checks and the process for individuals to challenge licensure determinations. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the governance and operational efficiency of emergency medical services in Arkansas while ensuring continuity in standards and operations.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1767 Original - 3-12-2025 03:05 PM: 14-43-601(b), 14-266-102(a), 14-266-105(a), 19-5-1078, 20-13-103, 20-13-101(c), 20-13-101(e), 20-13-2015, 20-13-202(10), 20-13-205, 25-16-901, 20-13-206, 20-13-207, 20-13-208, 20-13-210, 10-3-309, 20-13-215(a), 20-13-218(c), 20-13-807(b), 20-13-901(4), 20-13-906, 20-13-1002, 20-13-1005, 20-13-1101(9), 20-13-1101(11), 20-13-1102(b), 20-13-1105, 20-13-1106(a), 20-13-1106(b), 20-13-1106(c), 20-13-1107(b), 20-13-1108, 20-13-1109, 20-13-1111, 20-13-1112, 20-13-1113, 25-19-101, 20-13-1603(a), 25-16-903(19), 25-43-802(a)
Old version HB1767 V2 - 3-19-2025 03:32 PM: 14-43-601(b), 14-266-102(a), 14-266-105(a), 03-19-2025, 19-5-1078, 20-13-103, 20-13-101(c), 20-13-101(e), 20-13-2015, 20-13-202(10), 20-13-205, 25-16-901, 20-13-206, 20-13-207, 20-13-208, 20-13-210, 10-3-309, 20-13-215(a), 20-13-218(c), 20-13-807(b), 20-13-901(4), 20-13-906, 20-13-1002, 20-13-1005, 20-13-1101(9), 20-13-1101(11), 20-13-1102(b), 20-13-1105, 20-13-1106(a), 20-13-1106(b), 20-13-1106(c), 20-13-1107(b), 20-13-1108, 20-13-1109, 20-13-1111, 20-13-1112, 20-13-1113, 25-19-101, 20-13-1603(a), 25-16-903(19), 25-43-802(a)
HB 1767: 14-43-601(b), 14-266-102(a), 14-266-105(a), 19-5-1078, 20-13-103, 20-13-101(c), 20-13-101(e), 20-13-2015, 20-13-202(10), 20-13-205, 25-16-901, 20-13-206, 20-13-207, 20-13-208, 20-13-210, 10-3-309, 20-13-215(a), 20-13-218(c), 20-13-807(b), 20-13-901(4), 20-13-906, 20-13-1002, 20-13-1005, 20-13-1101(9), 20-13-1101(11), 20-13-1102(b), 20-13-1105, 20-13-1106(a), 20-13-1106(b), 20-13-1106(c), 20-13-1107(b), 20-13-1108, 20-13-1109, 20-13-1111, 20-13-1112, 20-13-1113, 25-19-101, 20-13-1603(a), 25-16-903(19), 25-43-802(a)