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IN SB0510
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
- Adds Indiana to the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, allowing EMTs, advanced EMTs, and paramedics licensed in member states to practice across state lines under a "privilege to practice" without obtaining additional licenses
- Establishes eligibility requirements for cross-state practice including being at least 18 years old, holding an unrestricted license in a home state, and practicing under medical director supervision
- Creates the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, a joint public agency to administer the compact, promulgate rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensure and adverse action information across member states
- Requires member states to implement criminal background checks using FBI fingerprint data for all initial license applicants within 5 years of compact activation and to use the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination for initial EMT and paramedic licenses
- Expedites licensure for veterans, active military service members, National Guard/reserve members separating from active duty, and their spouses who hold current NREMT certification
Legislative Description
EMS personnel licensure interstate compact. Implements the emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019
Committee Referrals
Health and Provider Services1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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