Bill > S3007

This bill establishes licensure for emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and certification for mobility assistance vehicle operators, while also revising how emergency medical and patient transportation services are delivered. Key provisions include defining EMRs as individuals trained to provide initial medical care and transportation, and mobility assistance vehicle operators as those trained for non-emergency health care transportation for individuals with specific medical needs who don't require an ambulance but need assistance beyond standard public transport. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Health the authority to summarily suspend licenses for immediate public safety threats and outlines penalties for violations, including monetary fines. It mandates minimum crew staffing requirements for various emergency medical services and transportation units, requires electronic patient care reports for certain services, and introduces criminal history background checks for individuals seeking licensure or certification in these fields, with provisions for rehabilitation review. Furthermore, the bill allows for reciprocity for licensed or certified individuals from other states and establishes a study on the quality of emergency medical services and workforce in the state.