Committee advances bill to declare EMS an essential service and adds liability shield for local officials
A legislative committee unanimously advanced House Bill 1251 after adopting an amendment that would grant civil-liability immunity to local governing bodies and their members when areas are unserved by emergency ambulance service; supporters said the bill will address EMS 'deserts' but committee members warned about funding burdens for counties.
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A legislative committee on Wednesday advanced House Bill 1251, which would classify emergency medical services — including ambulance transport — as an essential public‑safety service and require counties to identify and ensure coverage for areas currently unserved.
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