The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, which allows EMS personnel to obtain licensure in any participating state, thereby facilitating their interstate practice. Key provisions would be inserted to define member states' roles regarding licensure, practice privileges, and adverse actions against EMS personnel, while also expediting licensure for veterans and military service members. The bill aims to streamline the licensure process and enhance public safety by ensuring accountability and competency verification across state lines.

Additionally, the bill would amend the governance and operational procedures of the Commission, including the establishment of bylaws, a coordinated database for licensure information, and a structured rulemaking process. It would clarify the enforcement powers of the Commission, including legal action against defaulting states, and introduce specific procedures for addressing defaults. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of certain records while ensuring compliance with federal obligations. Overall, these updates seek to improve the transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency of the Commission while maintaining the integrity of existing state laws related to EMS agency licensure.

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
Chaptered 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