HB1740 Summary

• Renames the "Rescue Squad Districts Act" to the "Emergency Services Districts Act" throughout the statute, allowing districts to provide ambulance services in addition to rescue services.

• Permits emergency services districts to be organized wholly or partially within fire protection districts if formed solely to provide ambulance services.

• Adds new sections authorizing boards of trustees to provide ambulance service, contract with ambulance providers, charge fees for services (up to $250 per hour, $70 per hour per worker), and establish related regulations.

• Allows emergency services districts to levy a special tax up to 0.40% for ambulance services following voter approval by referendum.

• Permits existing rescue squad districts to continue operating under their current name or be renamed as emergency services districts, with authority to use previously approved taxes for any lawful district purpose.