MA H1894

Bill

Relative to emergency medical services oversight

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/24/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the oversight and coordination of emergency medical services (EMS) in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring the regional EMS councils to develop annual plans that are consistent with the state EMS plan and include trauma plans, which the Department of Public Health can then use to amend the regional council contracts. 2. Establishing an Emergency Medical Services System Executive Council to assist in coordinating the state's EMS system, provide advice on its development, and review the regional EMS plans. 3. Creating an EMS peer licensure advisory committee to advise the Department on the complaint resolution process and disciplinary actions for certified EMS personnel. 4. Mandating the Department, in consultation with the Executive Council and regional councils, to study and make recommendations for permanent funding sources to support the EMS infrastructure. The bill aims to enhance communication, coordination, and oversight of the EMS system across the state and its regional components.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Jennifer Benson (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Denise Garlick (D), Carlos González (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Stephen Hay (D), Louis Kafka (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Brian Murray (D), Harold Naughton (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Robertson (D), John Rogers (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1894

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1894
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1894.pdf

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MA H1894

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