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This bill enacts the "EMS Licensure Compact," which is an agreement between states to recognize emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licenses, such as those for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and Paramedics. The primary goal is to allow EMS professionals to practice across state lines more easily, improving public access to emergency medical services and enhancing patient safety. The compact establishes a framework for member states to grant a "privilege to practice" to licensed EMS personnel from other member states, provided they meet certain criteria, including holding a current, unrestricted license in their home state and adhering to national standards. It also creates an "Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice" to oversee the compact, develop uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensed EMS personnel, including any adverse actions taken against them. The bill also includes provisions for expedited licensure for veterans and their spouses, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution and enforcement among member states, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

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