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Senate bill would require ambulance services to ensure coverage while doing non‑emergency transports
Summary
Senate Bill 2101 would require each ambulance service to establish processes (for example, mutual‑aid or cooperative agreements) to maintain continuity of response to 911 and emergent inter‑facility transports even while performing non‑emergency duties, proponents told the Human Services Committee.
Senate Bill 2101 drew testimony from emergency medical services leaders who said the measure is intended to require ambulance services to plan for continuity of 911 coverage when they undertake non‑emergency assignments such as inter‑facility transfers or event standby.
Sponsor and proponents
Senator Todd Beard, who introduced the bill, said the statutory change would add a standard to chapter 23‑27 to ensure an ambulance service remains available for 911 calls when it provides non‑emergent transports. Assistant Chief and paramedic Corey Johnson of Williston told the committee, “What is your expectation from your local ambulance service if you, a friend, a…
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