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House passes bill to let ambulances temporarily operate at limited advanced-care level

Michigan House of Representatives · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The Michigan House on March 11 passed House Bill 5249, which allows Basic Life Support (BLS)-licensed ambulances to operate temporarily at a limited Advanced Life Support level when properly crewed and approved by medical control; the roll-call vote was 103–1 and immediate effect was ordered.

The Michigan House voted to pass House Bill 5249 on March 11, a measure that would allow an ambulance service holding a Basic Life Support transporting license to apply for a temporary "adaptive care" designation permitting limited advanced life support when the right crew and equipment are on board.

Representative Preston, speaking in favor of the bill, said the change was driven by rural emergency medical needs and the…

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