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OH HB600

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Gil Blair

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Applies only during emergency runs, defined as the period when an ambulance is traveling to an emergency scene and transporting patients from the scene

  • Requires ambulance drivers operating under this authorization to be accompanied by at least one EMT, advanced EMT, or paramedic for the entire emergency run

  • Overrides existing Ohio Revised Code section 4765.43 requirements during the declared emergency period

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Public Safety5/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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