This bill mandates that air ambulances in Arkansas must contact the Arkansas Trauma System to receive guidance on the most appropriate destination for transporting patients. The new legal language specifies that this requirement is to ensure that patients are taken to the best possible facility for their medical needs.

The bill amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 13, Subchapter 2, by adding a new section, 20-13-220, which explicitly states the obligation for air ambulances to seek direction from the Arkansas Trauma System regarding transport destinations. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency medical services in the state.