This bill amends the membership and duties of the trauma medical review committee in New Hampshire. It introduces several new representatives to the committee, including one from each trauma hospital level of care (I, II, III, and IV), trauma program managers, trauma registrars, an injury prevention coordinator, a trauma survivor, and a physician from a rehabilitation center specializing in trauma. Additionally, the committee is tasked with providing an annual report to the governor on the status of New Hampshire’s trauma system, detailing trauma hospitals, committee activities, and data on injury causes.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a study committee to review the composition, duties, and responsibilities of various emergency medical services boards, including the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Coordinating Board and the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board. The study committee will consist of two members from the House of Representatives and one member from the Senate, and it is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that members of the study committee will receive mileage compensation for their duties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 153-A:8
As Amended by the Senate: 153-A:8
Version adopted by both bodies: 153-A:8
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 153-A:8
SB421 text: 153-A:8