Bill > H4119

This bill establishes an interstate compact for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licensure that aims to facilitate the movement of EMS professionals across state boundaries while maintaining public safety. The compact allows EMS personnel (including Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics) licensed in one member state to practice in other member states under a "privilege to practice" system. Key provisions include creating an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact, establishing a coordinated database for tracking licensure and adverse actions, and providing expedited licensing for military service members and veterans. The compact requires home states to maintain primary responsibility for licensing and disciplinary actions, while allowing remote states to restrict an individual's practice if necessary to protect public health and safety. The bill creates a mechanism for member states to share investigative information, investigate complaints across state lines, and maintain consistent standards for EMS personnel licensing. It also includes provisions for resolving disputes between states, establishing rules for practice, and ensuring that EMS professionals meet minimum qualifications and maintain professional standards across participating states.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4119