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HF 2662

Licensed ambulance services aid provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer and 4 co-sponsors

Provides state funding and mandatory reporting to support licensed ambulance services and strengthen emergency/911 response.

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Bill Summary · HF 2662

Summary of HF 2662 (Minnesota House)

Overview

HF 2662 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on March 24, 2025, focusing on support for licensed ambulance services through state aid, required reporting, and an appropriation of funds. The bill is classified as an appropriations and emergency/911 services measure. A Senate companion is SF 2538.

  • Bill Number: HF 2662
  • Title: Licensed ambulance services aid provided, reports required, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Appropriations, Emergency and 911 Services
  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Current Status: Multiple authors added over time; most recently Bennett (as of 2025-04-28). Referred initially to Health Finance and Policy.
  • Related Bill (Senate): SF 2538 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title and the bill’s classification, HF 2662 aims to:
- Provide state financial aid (aid) to licensed ambulance services.
- Require reporting related to these services (likely performance, financial, or operational metrics).
- Establish or authorize a state appropriation to fund these activities or programs.

The overarching goal appears to be strengthening support for licensed ambulance providers and ensuring accountability through mandated reporting, within the framework of emergency and 911 service operations.

Key Provisions (Expected Content Based on Title)

Note: The exact statutory language and numerical details would be found in the enacted bill text. The following reflects the typical structure such bills use and what may be expected, given the title:

  • Aid to Licensed Ambulance Services:

    • Establishment of a program or mechanism to provide financial assistance to licensed ambulance providers.
    • Eligibility criteria for ambulance services (e.g., licensure status, service area, nonprofit/for-profit status, service level, compliance with state EMS requirements).
    • Terms of aid (grant vs. reimbursement model, timing of payments, reporting requirements tied to funding).
    • Possible restrictions or priorities (e.g., rural service areas, underserved communities, response-time metrics).

  • Reports Required:

    • Specific reporting obligations for recipient ambulance services (e.g., annual or quarterly reports).
    • Metrics could include service area coverage, call volumes, response times, patient transport data, financial statements, and program compliance.
    • Deadlines and submission process (to a designated state agency, likely Department of Health, Department of Public Safety, or a related EMS oversight body).

  • Money Appropriated:

    • A formal appropriation to fund the aid program and any associated administrative costs.
    • Fiscal years covered (e.g., FY 2026 and beyond) and any allowable uses of funds.
    • Possible reporting or auditing requirements tied to the use of funds.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Licensed Ambulance Services: Primary recipients of state aid; subject to eligibility rules and reporting requirements.
  • EMS Providers and Operators: May benefit from enhanced financial support and must meet program criteria.
  • State Agencies: Likely to administer the program, oversee compliance, collect reports, and monitor expenditures (e.g., Health Finance and Policy, Department of Health, or related EMS offices).
  • Public and Stakeholders in Emergency Services: Communities served by ambulance providers could experience improved service stability and response capabilities depending on program design.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025.
  • First Committee Action: Referred to Health Finance and Policy (as part of the initial legislative process).
  • Subsequent Actions: The bill’s status shows multiple author additions (Knudsen, Gander, Warwas, Bennett) through April 2025, indicating ongoing sponsorship and potential amendments.
  • Related Legislation: Senate companion SF 2538, which may be considered in parallel in its chamber.

Fiscal and Policy Considerations to Watch

  • Amount and duration of the appropriation and whether it is one-time or ongoing.
  • Eligibility criteria and whether funds are grants, reimbursements, or a mix.
  • Specific reporting requirements and any penalties for noncompliance.
  • How the program aligns with existing EMS funding, rural health initiatives, and 911 service priorities.
  • Oversight mechanisms, auditing, and accountability provisions.

How to Track or Get More Information

  • Monitor HF 2662’s status updates in the Minnesota House of Representatives’ legislative database.
  • Review the bill text and fiscal note once published by the Health Finance and Policy committee.
  • Check for the companion SF 2538 for Senate actions and potential convergence or differences.
  • Look for committee hearings, amendments, and voting records to understand final provisions and fiscal impact.

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

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