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VA HB1285

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Wright

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board membership from 28 to 24 members by decreasing regional emergency medical services council representatives from 11 to seven

  • Restructures appointment term staggering from groups of 9, 9, and 10 members to equal groups of 8 members each serving initial terms of two, three, and four years respectively

  • Maintains three-year appointment terms after initial staggered terms, with members limited to two successive terms or six consecutive years of service

  • Preserves existing Advisory Board duties including advising on statewide emergency medical services administration, reviewing the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan, and monitoring the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund

  • Requires the Advisory Board to meet at least four times annually and establishes an Executive Committee to assist with board functions

Legislative Description

St Emergency Med. Services Advisory Bd.; membership, regional emergency medical services councils.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Health Professions2/20/2026
Education and Health2/3/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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