Bill > HB0398

This bill allows paramedics, who have completed specific training and attempted resuscitation according to established standards, to officially pronounce a person deceased, with the exception of patients within a hospital setting. It also clarifies that physicians can still direct paramedics to cease resuscitation efforts. The bill mandates that paramedics keep proof of their death pronouncement training readily available for review by the relevant board or its representatives, and failure to adhere to these standards could result in disciplinary action. The provisions related to rule-making take effect immediately upon becoming law, while the other aspects of the bill become effective on January 1, 2027.