The bill amends the existing law regarding the community paramedic endorsement in South Dakota. It establishes that a community paramedic endorsement can be issued by the board to individuals who are already licensed paramedics. To qualify, these individuals must either complete the education and training requirements approved by the board or hold certification as a community paramedic from the International Board of Specialty Certification.

The specific legal language being amended is found in section 36-4B-18.2, which outlines the criteria for obtaining the community paramedic endorsement. The bill does not introduce any new insertions or deletions beyond the modifications to the existing criteria for endorsement eligibility.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 36-4B-18.2
Enrolled, 02/26/2025: 36-4B-18.2