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MS HB1644

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all contracts between counties, municipalities, or emergency medical service districts and private ambulance providers that grant exclusive service rights to include a mutual aid agreement provision
  • Mutual aid agreements must allow other ambulance service providers to respond to 911 calls, natural disaster calls, and provide service when the exclusive provider experiences equipment or personnel shortages causing response delays
  • Applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Ambulance services providers; contracts with to provide exclusively in county or city must allow other providers to respond when necessary.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency3/22/2024
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/19/2024

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