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OH HB128
Bill
Status
9/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christina Hagan
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AI Summary
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Extends the moratorium on issuing new fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses from December 15, 2011 to December 15, 2015.
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Establishes new ambulance staffing requirements specifying that during emergency runs, ambulances must be staffed by at least one certified EMT or paramedic while traveling to the scene, and by at least two certified EMTs/paramedics (or one first responder plus one EMT/paramedic for volunteer-based organizations) during patient transport.
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Allows ambulance drivers to be individuals age 18 or older holding appropriate certifications or fire training certificates, removing the blanket requirement that all drivers be certified EMTs.
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Adds alternative titles for EMS personnel: "Emergency Medical Responder" or "EMR" for first responders, "Emergency Medical Technician" or "EMT" for EMT-basic, and "Advanced Emergency Medical Technician" or "AEMT" for EMT-intermediate.
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Revises grant distribution priorities by establishing six tiers, including new sixth priority for paramedic training programs seeking national accreditation (through June 30, 2017) and reorganizing trauma research and injury prevention funding priorities.
Legislative Description
To revise the requirements for staffing ambulances and the priorities for distributing grants for emergency medical services, and to specify additional titles to be used by emergency medical service personnel; and extends until December 15, 2015, a moratorium on issuing fireworks manufacturer and wholesaler licenses.
Ambulance staffing/emergency medical services grants
Last Action
Effective Date
9/23/2011