The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new provisions that enhance the governance and operational framework of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Key insertions include requirements for the Commission to establish bylaws, develop a coordinated database for licensure and investigatory information, and implement structured rulemaking processes that ensure public transparency and input. Additionally, the bill mandates that member states utilize the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination for initial licensing and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the authority for the Commission to intervene in legal proceedings and address defaults by member states.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing processes related to EMS personnel certification and complaint handling, such as requiring applicants to possess a valid fingerprint clearance card and adjusting the timeline for notifying ambulance services of informal complaints. It also updates penalties for violations, significantly increasing the maximum civil penalty. The bill clarifies the implications of member states withdrawing from the Compact and ensures that existing EMS personnel licensure agreements with nonmember states remain valid. Overall, these updates aim to modernize the legal framework governing EMS personnel while ensuring public safety and accountability.

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 36-2202, 36-2220, 36-2245, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 36-2204, 36-2259, 36-2202.01, 41-1026, 36-2205, 38-611, 36-2201, 12-2294.01, 35-146, 35-147, 36-2218, 41-1092.08, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3271, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 36-2069, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623