Bill > HB0402

This bill establishes a new controlled substance license for emergency medical services agencies, allowing them to distribute, dispense, and administer controlled substances under specific regulations. It defines terms like "authorizing medical professional," "emergency medical service personnel," and "standing order" (a written protocol for administering controlled substances based on medical criteria). The bill mandates that registered agencies, which are emergency medical services agencies already registered with the federal government, must obtain this license for each registered location. The licensing division will create rules for storage, record-keeping, restocking of controlled substances in emergency vehicles, and procedures for license denial, suspension, or revocation, with potential fines for violations. Emergency medical service personnel can administer controlled substances under this license if authorized by a standing order or verbal order from a medical director or an authorizing medical professional. The bill also amends an existing law to include the new licensing provisions in the use of dedicated credits and the collection of penalties. This new licensing framework will take effect on May 6, 2026.

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