Bill > HB1841

This bill creates the Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act and establishes a special revenue fund to support emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Arkansas. The bill sets specific eligibility criteria for EMS agencies to receive funding, including being actively licensed for at least three years, serving as a provider of record for a county or municipality, and offering advanced or basic life support ambulance services. Agencies are ineligible if they are under state sanction, provide non-emergency transport, or are volunteer providers. To apply for funding, agencies must submit documentation proving state licensure, good standing, incorporation, and insurance. The fund will distribute money based on a tiered system that allocates different percentages of funds to counties based on population size, with Tier 4 counties (10,000-25,000 inhabitants) receiving the largest share at 60.62% of available funds. The Department of Health will manage the fund's disbursement, and the State Board of Health is required to develop rules for implementing the program. The goal is to provide financial support to help sustain and improve emergency medical services across different communities in Arkansas.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1841&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R