Summary — HB 7201: "An Act Concerning a Supplemental Paramedic"
Overview
HB 7201, titled "An Act Concerning a Supplemental Paramedic," is a bill concerning emergency medical services (EMS) certification and paramedic practice in Connecticut. The bill was introduced March 6, 2025, referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security, and completed the legislative process in spring 2025. According to the legislative record it was enacted as Public Act 25-56 and was signed by the Governor in June 2025.
Status and key dates
- Introduced: March 6, 2025 (House)
- Public hearing: March 11, 2025
- Filed with LCO: March 18, 2025 (File No. 526)
- House passed: May 13, 2025
- Senate passed (on consent): May 30, 2025
- Transmitted to Secretary of the State: June 9, 2025
- Signed by Governor: June 10, 2025
- Enacted as: Public Act 25-56 (per legislative record)
Purpose and intent (based on title and subject areas)
The bill addresses the certification, scope, and deployment of a "supplemental paramedic" classification within Connecticut’s EMS system. Its intent is likely to expand or clarify the paramedic workforce and the regulatory framework governing paramedic practice — including certification requirements, oversight by the Department of Public Health (DPH), and potential educational roles for the University of Connecticut (UConn).
Key topics likely covered by the act
Note: The bill text was not included in the provided materials. The following items summarize the substantive areas the act is intended to address, based on its title and bill subjects:
- Creation or definition of a "supplemental paramedic" credential or endorsement distinct from existing paramedic certification.
- Requirements for initial and continuing certification (education, clinical experience, examinations), and who issues the certificate (likely DPH).
- Scope of practice and supervisory or delegation rules for supplemental paramedics (what medical acts they may perform and under what protocols).
- Role of educational institutions (e.g., University of Connecticut) in curriculum, training programs, or clinical placements for the supplemental paramedic credential.
- Transition or grandfathering provisions for existing EMS personnel, and reciprocity or recognition of out-of-state credentials.
- Administrative and enforcement provisions, possibly including rulemaking authority and timelines for implementation.
Who is affected
- EMS personnel (paramedics, EMTs, prospective supplemental paramedics) and their employers (ambulance services, municipal EMS, hospitals).
- Department of Public Health — for certification, oversight, and rulemaking.
- Educational institutions (notably UConn) if charged with program development or training.
- Patients and communities that receive pre-hospital emergency care, through potential changes in workforce capacity and allowed services.
Fiscal and implementation considerations
No fiscal details were included in the provided record. Implementation could require:
- Development of curricula and training capacity (potentially at UConn or other training centers).
- DPH rulemaking, staffing, and certification systems.
- Possible funding for training, testing, or program administration — details would be in bill text or the Office of Fiscal Analysis report.
Where to find the full text and official analysis
For the complete statute language, the Office of Legislative Research, Office of Fiscal Analysis, or the Connecticut General Assembly website should have:
- Bill text (HB 7201 / Public Act 25-56)
- Office of Fiscal Analysis report and any budgetary notes
- Committee reports and the final enrolled Public Act
If you want, I can retrieve and summarize the exact statutory changes once the bill text or Public Act 25-56 is provided.
