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CA AB1607
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Extends the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund provisions indefinitely by removing the January 1, 2027 sunset date
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Preserves county authority to levy an additional $2 penalty for every $10 of fines collected on criminal offenses to fund emergency medical services
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Maintains the requirement that 15% of funds collected under the additional penalty (known as "Richie's Fund") go to pediatric trauma centers and emergency services for children
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Continues the existing fund distribution structure: 58% to physicians for emergency services, 25% to hospitals providing disproportionate trauma care, and 17% for other county-determined emergency medical purposes
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Administrative costs remain capped at actual costs or 10% of funds collected, whichever is lower
Legislative Description
Emergency medical services.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and PUB. S.
3/2/2026