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MS HB1388
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes
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AI Summary
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Authorizes EMTs, EMT-Advanced, EMRs, and Paramedics to deny transport to patients without life-threatening emergencies when they need to attend to a life-threatening emergency.
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Directs the State Board of Health to adopt rules and regulations to implement this authorization.
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Allows EMTs and Paramedics to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty to veterinary facilities if no persons require medical attention or transport at that time.
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Maintains existing penalties of up to $1,000 in administrative fines for violations of emergency medical technician statutes or board regulations.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
EMTs; authorize to deny service to nonemergency when needed for an emergency.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020