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OH HB600
Bill
Status
4/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gil Blair
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AI Summary
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Allows persons holding a valid commercial driver's license to serve as ambulance drivers for emergency medical service organizations during the COVID-19 emergency declared by Executive Order 2020-01D (issued March 9, 2020)
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Applies only during emergency runs, defined as the period when an ambulance is traveling to an emergency scene and transporting patients from the scene
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Requires ambulance drivers operating under this authorization to be accompanied by at least one EMT, advanced EMT, or paramedic for the entire emergency run
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Overrides existing Ohio Revised Code section 4765.43 requirements during the declared emergency period
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Designated as an emergency measure with immediate effect to address public health needs during the COVID-19 outbreak
Legislative Description
Authorize commercial driver licensee to drive ambulance
Health and Human Services : Public Health
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Transportation and Public Safety
5/5/2020