House Bill No. 241 aims to enhance the regulation of ambulance services by local governing authorities in Louisiana. The bill amends existing law to require municipalities or local governing authorities that have established rates for ground ambulance services to submit these rates to the Department of Insurance, along with a certification of their accuracy. Additionally, any changes to these established rates must be communicated to the Department. The Department of Insurance is tasked with creating and maintaining a publicly accessible database of these rates on its website, allowing insurers to rely on the information provided.

The bill also clarifies that local governing authorities are authorized to regulate ambulance services and emergency medical services within their jurisdictions, and it extends immunity from antitrust liability to municipalities acting within the scope of this authority. Furthermore, the proposed law specifies that it does not permit the regulation of ambulance services located on manufacturing facility sites solely for internal use. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the regulation of ambulance services while ensuring that local authorities can effectively manage these essential services.

Statutes affected:
HB241 Original: 33:1(C)