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MS SB2335
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the annual cap on Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) students the State Fire Academy may train, while maintaining the 120-student limit for EMT-Basic and EMT-Advanced training combined
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Expands allowable uses of Municipal Fire Protection Fund monies to include emergency medical services training and equipment provided by municipal fire protection services
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Expands allowable uses of County Volunteer Fire Department Fund monies to include emergency medical services training, equipment, and insurance on EMS equipment
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Changes distribution formula for both municipal and county fire protection funds to provide a base amount first ($6,000 per municipality, $30,000 per county) before distributing remaining funds based on population
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Authorizes municipalities and counties to provide reasonable remuneration to volunteer firefighters and grants the Commissioner of Insurance authority to promulgate rules for fire rebate fund guidelines
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Effective date: July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
State Fire Academy; remove limitation on the number of Emergency Medical Responder students trained per year.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/14/2022