SB63 Summary

• Expands the EMS advisory board membership from 25 to 26 members by adding one member designated by the Association of Air Medical Services which provide service within Alabama.

• Designates one advisory board member by the Alabama Emergency Medical Services Association in lieu of existing designation procedures.

• Requires the advisory board to meet twice each year instead of at least once per year, with meetings callable by the State Health Officer or board chair.

• Restricts voting on matters pertaining to EMS rules adoption, licensure, education requirements, and discipline to only advisory board members who hold a current EMSP license.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.