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PA SB737
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Baker
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Pennsylvania counties to create public safety authorities for emergency medical services, including administrative support, service coordination, and financing services
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Restricts public safety authority creation to counties, though multiple counties may form joint authorities; municipalities may create their own authority if the county declines by resolution or fails to act after being notified
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Requires counties creating public safety authorities to include municipal representatives in the governance structure
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Allows municipalities to satisfy their emergency services obligations by contracting with a public safety authority; authorities cannot provide services or assess charges without municipalities opting in by ordinance
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Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to develop guidance and contract with educational/technical assistance providers to help counties establish and operate public safety authorities; takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
2/3/2026