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FL H1487
Bill
Status
Passed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Removes the previous limit of two red or red and white warning signals that privately owned vehicles of volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and organ transport vehicles may display while responding to emergencies
- Increases eligibility requirements for volunteer ambulance services seeking exemption from the certificate of public convenience and necessity: the organization must have at least 15 consecutive years of emergency response (up from 10) and at least 150 unpaid licensed EMT or paramedic volunteers (up from 50) operating in at least three counties
- Requires applicants seeking the certificate exemption to submit a sworn affidavit to the Department of Health attesting they meet all requirements; fraudulent attestation constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor
- Expands the maximum number of counties in which the certificate exemption may be granted from 4 to 15, while prohibiting licensed volunteer ambulance services from applying for or receiving funds from grant programs designed exclusively for publicly operated fire departments or EMS agencies
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Emergency Services
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-94
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services4/4/2025
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee3/5/2025
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