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AZ HB2437

AZ HB2437
EMS reciprocity; compact


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending title 36, chapter 21.1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 2.1; relating to emergency medical services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure Interstate Compact, an agreement between states to allow licensed EMS personnel, such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, to practice across state lines more easily. The compact aims to protect the public by ensuring the competency and accountability of EMS providers, increasing access to EMS personnel, and facilitating the licensing and regulation of these professionals. It creates an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact and develop uniform rules. The bill also includes provisions for recognizing licenses of military members and their spouses, establishing a coordinated database for EMS personnel information, and outlining procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and enforcement. The compact will become effective once enacted by a tenth member state, and it can be amended or withdrawn from by member states.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Health & Human Services (14:00:00 2/16/2026 HHR 4) (on 02/16/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84208
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/23/2026 Health & Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534664
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2437p.htm
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