This bill amends the existing law regarding staffing requirements for emergency medical service vehicles. Specifically, it introduces a provision stating that no more than one emergency medical care provider shall be required to attend to a patient during transport in an ambulance or other emergency medical service vehicle. This change aims to streamline the staffing requirements and potentially reduce costs associated with emergency medical transport.

The bill modifies RSA 153-A:20, III by adding new language that clarifies the staffing requirements while maintaining the existing standards for necessary equipment and suitability of emergency medical service vehicles. The new legal language emphasizes that only one emergency medical care provider is needed for patient transport, which could impact how emergency services are organized and deployed. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 153-A:20