SB-0859 Summary

• Removes "local" designation from medical control authority requirements, making protocols apply statewide rather than only to local jurisdictions.

• Requires medical control authorities to establish protocols ensuring life support vehicles carrying opioid antagonists are equipped with them and that emergency services personnel are trained to administer opioid antagonists, at the medical control authority's discretion.

• Mandates protocols for epinephrine/epinephrine auto-injectors and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in life support vehicles, with proper personnel training required.

• Establishes department procedures for protocol development including 60-day circulation to affected parties, department review within 60 days, and allowance for emergency protocols without following standard procedures.

• Provides liability immunity for emergency medical services personnel, medical directors, hospitals, and educational program staff from civil liability for acts or omissions consistent with approved protocols, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.