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A 1928

Relates to rural ambulance support

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan and 1 co-sponsor

Aims to enhance rural ambulance/EMS support, funding and measures to boost capacity and response for rural providers and residents; currently pending in Health committee.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 1928

Summary of Bill A 1928 — Relates to rural ambulance support

Overview

Bill A 1928, introduced on January 14, 2025, is titled “Relates to rural ambulance support.” The measure is currently in the Health committee, having been referred on January 14, 2025. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Robert Smullen, with Assemblymember Anil Beephan Jr. listed as a cosponsor. A related bill from a prior session is A 9353.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s title indicates a focus on supporting ambulance services in rural areas. While the exact textual provisions are not provided in the available information, the intent suggested by the title is to enhance or protect the operations, capacity, or effectiveness of rural ambulance/EMS (emergency medical services) providers.

Key provisions (availability of exact text not provided)

  • The precise statutory changes, program details, funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, and oversight provisions are not included in the information provided.
  • In bills addressing “rural ambulance support,” common areas of action typically include funding or grant programs for EMS agencies, support for staffing and training, coordination with hospitals and local governments, expedited permitting or regulatory adjustments, and measures to improve response times in sparsely populated or geographically challenging regions. However, the specific provisions of A 1928 cannot be confirmed without the bill’s text.

Affected parties

  • Rural EMS providers and ambulance services (including fire departments, rescue squads, and private EMS agencies operating in rural areas)
  • Rural residents and communities relying on ambulance services
  • Local governments (counties or towns) that support or contract for EMS
  • Hospitals and regional healthcare networks serving rural areas
  • EMS personnel (paramedics, EMTs, and support staff)

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Legislative action: Referred to Health on January 14, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions; likely a clerical duplication)
  • Status: Pending in Health committee (as of the information provided)

Related legislation

  • A 9353 (prior-session) is noted as related, indicating there may be a predecessor or companion measure with similar objectives or provisions.

Additional notes

  • The current available information does not include the bill’s actual text. For a precise understanding of A 1928’s provisions, fiscal implications, and implementation timeline, the bill’s full language and any committee reports or fiscal notes would need to be reviewed.

Next steps for tracking

  • Monitor the Health committee’s schedule for A 1928 hearings or amendments.
  • Compare with A 9353 from the prior session to identify continuity or changes.
  • Review the bill’s formal text and any fiscal impact statements when they become available.

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

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