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ME LD1510
ME LD1510An Act to Establish Statutory Deadlines for Processing Applications for Emergency Medical Services Personnel
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Introduced
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Emergency Medical Services' Board to make a decision on a license application for an emergency medical services person, emergency medical services ambulance operator or emergency medical dispatcher within 30 calendar days of receiving a completed application. The bill allows for a 15-day extension to the 30-day time frame during a state of emergency or if the number of applications received cannot be reasonably reviewed within that time. Under the bill, if the board does not meet the time frames established for licensing decisions, the Commissioner of Public Safety will assume the board's licensing duties. The bill also requires the board to report annually to the Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new statutory deadlines and requirements for processing license applications for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Maine. The bill requires the board responsible for EMS licensing to make a decision on a complete license application within 30 calendar days of receiving it. If an application is incomplete, the board must notify the applicant within 10 days and the 30-day review period will restart once the necessary information is provided. In extraordinary circumstances, such as a state of emergency or an overwhelming number of applications, the board may take an additional 15 calendar days to decide. Starting in February 2026, the board must submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the number of applications received, licenses granted, and average processing time. If the board fails to meet these time frames, the commissioner can review the board's actions and potentially transfer the licensing duties directly to the commissioner's office. The board is also required to adopt rules to implement these new provisions, which will be classified as routine technical rules.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1510&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0994&item=1&snum=132 |
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