Substitute House Bill No. 7201, also known as Public Act No. 25-56, establishes a new category of emergency medical service known as "supplemental paramedic," which is defined as an emergency medical service organization that holds a certificate of authorization from the Commissioner of Public Health. This organization must meet specific standards regarding training, equipment, and personnel, and must maintain liability insurance of at least one million dollars. The bill specifically allows the UConn emergency medical service organization to apply for this certificate, which is valid for two years and can be renewed biennially. The Commissioner has the authority to suspend or revoke this certificate if the organization fails to meet the required standards or violates relevant laws.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law by repealing section 19a-180c and replacing it with new language that incorporates the definition of "supplemental paramedic." It clarifies the roles of primary service area responders, supplemental paramedics, and supplemental first responders at emergency scenes. Specifically, if both a supplemental paramedic and a supplemental first responder are present at an emergency call, the supplemental paramedic will have the authority to control and direct emergency activities, whereas the primary service area responder will maintain control if they are also present.

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