SB 1191 Summary

• Requires emergency medical services providers to authorize rest periods for employees at a rate of 10 minutes net rest time per 4 hours worked, with no deduction from wages.

• Exempts employees working less than 3.5 hours daily from rest period requirements and prohibits providers from requiring employees remain on call during authorized rest periods.

• Mandates the Industrial Commission adopt workplace violence prevention standards by July 1, 2020, requiring EMS providers to develop plans addressing violence recognition, reporting, investigation, and employee support resources.

• Requires EMS providers to report violent incidents to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health within 24 hours if injury occurs or a firearm is used, or within 72 hours for other incidents.

• Directs the Division to publish annual reports on its website detailing violent incidents, affected providers, inspection outcomes, citations issued, and prevention recommendations, while protecting patient and employee confidentiality.