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HB 2110

Concerning personnel for ambulance service interfacility specialty care transports.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Barnard and 12 co-sponsors

HB 2110 adjusts ambulance personnel qualifications for interfacility specialty care transports in Washington, potentially reducing staffing requirements to lower healthcare operational costs.

Effective date 6/11/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 2110

Legislative bill overview

HB 2110 modifies personnel requirements for ambulance services that transport patients between medical facilities for specialized care. The bill appears to adjust staffing standards or qualifications for interfacility transfers, which differ from traditional emergency 911 ambulance services that respond to the public.

Why is this important

Interfacility transports represent a significant portion of ambulance operations, moving stable or post-acute patients between hospitals, dialysis centers, and specialty care facilities. Changes to personnel requirements can affect service availability, operational costs for healthcare systems, and potentially patient safety during these transfers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of personnel qualifications: Whether the bill reduces, maintains, or increases required certifications (paramedic, EMT levels) for interfacility transport crews, balancing cost savings against patient safety considerations
  • Service delivery impact: How changes may affect rural areas versus urban centers, and whether smaller ambulance operators can comply with new requirements
  • Patient safety concerns: Whether modified staffing allows adequate medical response capacity for patients experiencing complications during transport between facilities

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

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