Bill > HB640

This bill modifies provisions relating to emergency medical services by introducing several key changes for ambulance districts and services. It requires board members of ambulance districts to complete three hours of continuing education per term and mandates that any board member who fails to complete this training will be immediately disqualified from office. The bill also introduces a new requirement for ambulance districts to arrange for an audit of their records and accounts at least every three years, which must be made publicly available electronically. For ambulance services, the bill expands licensing requirements, including new criteria for obtaining service licenses, such as submitting letters of endorsement from local government entities that verify the service's potential benefits, expertise, and financial resources. Additionally, the bill establishes new qualifications for ambulance service administrators, requiring them to complete at least 40 hours of basic training and two hours of annual continuing education covering topics like accounting, regulatory requirements, and community involvement. The legislation also grants the state health department broader powers to suspend or deny licenses based on various factors, including financial insolvency, inadequate staffing, excessive reliance on mutual aid, and failure to meet training requirements. If a service's license is suspended, the bill provides a framework for other ambulance services to provide coverage and seek compensation for their assistance.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB640&year=2025&code=R