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MN HF4738
Bill
Status
5/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Huot
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AI Summary
HF4738 Bill Summary
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Establishes a new Office of Emergency Medical Services with a director appointed by the governor, replacing the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board effective January 1, 2025
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Creates three internal divisions (Medical Services, Ambulance Services, and Emergency Medical Service Providers) and three advisory councils to provide stakeholder input on EMS regulation and policy
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Authorizes an alternative EMS response model pilot program in Otter Tail, Grant, and St. Louis counties allowing basic life support ambulances to partner with advanced life support services for expanded intercept capability
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Appropriates $24 million for emergency ambulance service aid to eligible providers based on response volume and response density, with funding distributed through a formula favoring rural and low-density services
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Appropriates $6 million for the pilot program grants and modifies staffing requirements, credential verification, and education program standards for ambulance service personnel and EMS providers
Legislative Description
Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified and transferred, advisory council established, alternative EMS response model pilot program established, conforming changes made, provisions modified relating to ambulance service personnel and emergency medical responders, emergency ambulance service aid provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 122
5/24/2024