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LD 969

An Act To Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sally Cluchey and 7 co-sponsors

The bill aimed to expand EMS training and certification, improve emergency care access in underserved areas, by appropriating $5M annually for new programs and streamlining provider requirements.

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 969

LD 969: An Act To Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities

Summary

This bill, introduced on March 7, 2025, aimed to expand training opportunities for emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the state. The primary goal was to address shortages in qualified EMS personnel and improve access to essential medical services, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Key Provisions

The bill proposed the following key changes:

  1. Increased EMS Training Funding: The bill would have appropriated an additional $5 million per year to the state's EMS training program. This funding was intended to:

    • Establish new EMS training sites and expand existing programs
    • Provide scholarships and tuition assistance for EMS trainees
    • Develop distance learning and online training options to reach more rural areas

  2. Streamlined EMS Certification Process: The bill called for the state EMS regulatory body to review and simplify the certification process for EMS providers. This was aimed at removing unnecessary barriers and expediting the entry of new personnel into the field.

  3. Expanded Scope of Practice: The legislation proposed to broaden the scope of practice for certain EMS provider levels, enabling them to perform additional medical interventions and procedures. This was intended to increase the capabilities of the EMS workforce and improve patient care, especially in remote locations with limited access to advanced medical resources.

Impact and Affected Parties

If enacted, the bill would have primarily impacted the following groups:

  • EMS Providers: Current and aspiring EMS personnel would have benefited from increased training opportunities, streamlined certification, and expanded scope of practice.
  • Residents of Rural and Underserved Areas: Improved EMS training and service delivery was expected to enhance access to emergency medical care in communities with historically limited resources.
  • State EMS Regulatory Body: The agency responsible for overseeing EMS certification and practice would have been tasked with implementing the bill's reforms.
  • State Budget: The $5 million annual appropriation for EMS training programs would have required funding from the state's general revenue.

Status and Timeline

The bill was introduced in the state legislature on March 7, 2025, but ultimately did not pass and was placed in the legislative files, effectively killing the proposal. The reasons for its failure to advance are not entirely clear from the available information.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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