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MN HF5275
Bill
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Huot
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AI Summary
H.F. 5275 Summary
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Establishes the Office of Emergency Medical Services with a director appointed by the governor to replace the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, effective January 1, 2025.
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Creates the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council with representatives from ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, tribal nations, and legislative members to advise the director.
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Establishes an alternative EMS response model pilot program allowing basic life support ambulance services to partner with advanced life support ambulance services, expiring June 30, 2026.
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Provides emergency ambulance service aid up to $10,000,000 to eligible ambulance service providers based on operational expenses, capital expenses, and volunteer hours minus reported revenue.
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Appropriates $6,000,000 for the alternative EMS response model pilot program and includes conforming changes to health-related licensing board statutes.
Legislative Description
Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified, advisory council established, alternative EMS response model pilot program established, emergency ambulance service aid established, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
4/4/2024