The bill establishes an Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Minnesota, replacing the existing Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. It outlines the powers and duties of the new office, including the appointment of a director by the governor, the creation of divisions such as Medical Services and Ambulance Services, and the formation of advisory councils to provide recommendations on EMS operations. The director is mandated to report annually to the legislature on the office's activities and policy recommendations. The bill also introduces pilot programs for alternative EMS response models, modifies regulations for ambulance service personnel, and repeals outdated statutes, with many provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to streamline the governance of emergency medical services, including changes to the certification and education of emergency medical technicians and the introduction of aid payments for licensed ambulance service providers. It replaces references to the "board" with "director" in multiple contexts, ensuring consistency in oversight. The bill also establishes new criteria for disciplinary actions against emergency medical service providers and outlines the process for local governments to impose additional requirements. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize the emergency medical services framework in Minnesota, enhance public health and safety, and improve service delivery through better regulation and support for emergency medical service providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355
1st Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355
2nd Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355
3rd Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355
4th Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355, 144E.101
5th Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355, 144E.101
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 144E.001, 144E.16, 144E.19, 144E.27, 144E.28, 144E.285, 144E.287, 144E.305, 62J.49, 214.025, 214.04, 214.29, 214.31, 214.355, 144E.101