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SB 249

Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; examinations for certain emergency medical services personnel; modify, and require certain notices from education program sponsors. Amends secs. 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952 & 20954 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20904 et seq.).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan law now requires EMS education programs to provide specific notices and modifies examinations for emergency medical services personnel credentials.

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Bill Summary · SB 249

Legislative bill overview

SB 249 modifies Michigan's regulations governing emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by amending examination requirements and mandating that education program sponsors provide certain notices to students and the public. The bill adjusts credentialing standards and disclosure requirements for EMS training programs under the state's health occupations licensing framework.

Why is this important

EMS personnel are frontline healthcare providers whose qualifications directly affect public safety and emergency response quality. Changes to examination standards and program transparency requirements can influence training accessibility, competency assurance, and career pathways for paramedics and EMTs across Michigan.

Potential points of contention

  • Examination standard modifications — Changes to testing requirements could either strengthen quality assurance or create barriers to entry/advancement depending on whether standards increase or decrease
  • Notice requirements and compliance burden — New disclosure mandates on education sponsors may improve transparency but could increase administrative costs for training programs
  • Implementation details unclear — The bill summary lacks specifics on what notices are required, which examination standards changed, and effective dates, making stakeholder impact assessment difficult

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

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