The proposed bill amends Title 46 of the Idaho Code by introducing a new Chapter 9, which establishes the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA). This compact is designed to facilitate the movement of EMS personnel across state lines while ensuring public safety through the verification of their competency and accountability in patient care. The bill outlines the compact's purposes, such as increasing public access to EMS personnel, enhancing patient safety, and supporting the licensing of military members and their spouses. It also defines key terms related to EMS personnel and sets conditions for practice in remote states. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing sections of the Idaho Code that pertain to the previous recognition of the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact, replacing outdated provisions with the new framework.

The bill establishes a governance and operational framework for a commission responsible for overseeing the licensure and regulation of EMS personnel across member states. It details the commission's authority, including the ability to create bylaws, adopt a code of ethics, and manage finances. The commission is also empowered to enforce compliance with the compact's provisions and has the authority to intervene in legal proceedings. Furthermore, the bill provides for qualified immunity and indemnification for commission members and employees, protecting them from liability for actions taken within their duties. The compact will take effect once enacted by the tenth member state and allows for member states to withdraw under specific conditions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, following the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 56-1013B, 56-1013C, 56-1013D, 56-1013E, 56-1013F, 56-1013G, 56-1013H, 56-1013I, 56-1013J, 56-1013K, 56-1013L, 56-1013M, 56-1013N, 56-1013O, 56-1013P, 56-1013Q