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WV SB921

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Oversight and Support Act" requiring the Office of Emergency Medical Services to provide oversight, guidance, and support to county commissions for EMS operations

  • Mandates the Office of Emergency Medical Services to develop standardized frameworks for county EMS operations, conduct financial audits of all county EMS services including volunteer fire departments, and distribute state funding based on needs assessments prioritizing counties with limited resources and high call volumes

  • Requires regular facility inspections and operational audits of all EMS facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, with corrective action plans for non-compliant facilities

  • Directs the Office to oversee continuing education programs for EMS personnel, ensure training meets accreditation standards, and provide technical assistance for local training development

  • Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning December 31, 2026, detailing inspection results, audit findings, funding distribution, education initiatives, and assistance provided to county commissions

Legislative Description

Creating WV Medical Services Oversight and Support Act

Health

Last Action

To Finance

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/27/2025
Government Organization3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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