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MA S1444

MA S1444
To support rural volunteer emergency medical technicians


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to support rural volunteer emergency medical technicians. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to establish a student tuition reimbursement program for volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who serve in rural areas of Massachusetts. The program would provide up to $1,000 in tuition reimbursement to qualifying volunteer EMTs who agree to provide emergency medical services for at least two consecutive years through a certified, rural EMS provider agency. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/24/2022)

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