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Committee advances bill requiring counties to identify and cover EMS gaps
Ways and Means Committee · January 22, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 12‑51 would declare EMS an essential service and require counties to identify unserved areas and ensure ambulance coverage by county service, contract, or interlocal agreement; the committee approved the bill 23–0 after adopting an opt‑out amendment.
President Brandon presented House Bill 12‑51, which declares emergency medical services (including ambulance services) essential and requires counties to identify unserved areas and ensure coverage through county ambulance services, contracts with…
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