Bill
SF 2538
Overview: SF 2538 - Ambulance services aid authorization and appropriationStatus: Referred to Health and Human ServicesIntroduced: March 13, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill autho
Overview: SF 2538 - Ambulance services aid authorization and appropriation
Status: Referred to Health and Human Services
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill authorizes and appropriates funding to provide aid to ambulance services across the state. The goal is to help ensure the availability and sustainability of emergency medical transportation, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates $20 million in annual funding for an ambulance services aid program
- Directs the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board to administer the aid program
- Allows ambulance services to use the funds for a variety of purposes, including:
- Purchasing new vehicles and equipment
- Covering operational costs
- Recruiting and retaining staff
- Providing training and professional development
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Ambulance services and emergency medical providers, who would receive financial assistance
- Residents in rural and underserved communities, who may benefit from more reliable and accessible emergency transportation
- State and local governments, who could see reduced strain on their emergency response budgets
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services committee
- If passed, the ambulance services aid program would be implemented starting in the next fiscal year
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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