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MS HB1182

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes all statutory references from "Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate" to "Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced" in Mississippi Code sections 41-59-35, 41-23-39, and 41-60-11.

  • Updates definitions and terminology related to emergency medical technician classifications and the qualifications for advanced life-support personnel throughout the affected statutes.

  • Maintains existing provisions regarding certification validity periods (not exceeding two years), renewal fees, and administrative penalties (up to $1,000) for violations.

  • Clarifies that it remains unlawful to represent oneself as an EMT-Advanced or to employ uncertified EMT personnel without proper certification from the Mississippi State Board of Health.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Emergency medical technicians; change statutory references for EMT intermediate to EMT-advanced.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/12/2018
Public Health and Human Services1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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