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CT HB05275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits emergency medical services personnel to use blue lights, including flashing blue lights, on motor vehicles while responding to emergencies
  • Requires EMS personnel to obtain a permit from the chief executive officer of their emergency medical service organization to use blue lights
  • Extends existing blue light authorization framework that previously applied only to volunteer fire department members to now include EMS personnel
  • Chief executive officers of emergency medical service organizations must maintain files with names, addresses, and vehicle registration numbers of authorized personnel
  • Effective date: October 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting Emergency Medical Services Personnel To Use Blue Lights.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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