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HF33 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Ambulance service grant programs and rural emergency medical services uncompensated care pool payment program established, monthly emergency medical services telecommunications fee and prepaid wireless emergency medical services fee established, transfers of money authorized, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1688

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill introduces several initiatives focused on strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) across Minnesota. The key components of the bill include:

  1. Establishment of Grant Programs: The bill sets up multiple grant programs to assist ambulance services and rural EMS providers. These programs aim to help cover operational and capital expenses, enhance service capabilities, and support providers facing financial burdens due to uncompensated care.

  2. Implementation of Fees: The bill introduces new monthly fees for users of wireless voice services and prepaid wireless services. Revenues from these fees will be directed into a special fund to support EMS-related activities.

  3. Fund Allocation and Management: Funds collected from the new fees will be managed in dedicated accounts, and specific amounts are appropriated for the various grant programs from these funds.

  4. Regulatory Adjustments: The bill amends existing statutes to define and regulate the roles of different types of emergency response units and ensures that fees are properly collected and allocated.

  5. Financial Transfers and Appropriations: Extensive financial management plans include the transfer of funds to and from the general fund and the dedication of significant financial resources over two fiscal years to support the initiatives laid out in the bill.

Overall, the bill aims to provide robust financial and operational support to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of emergency medical services throughout the state.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
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February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
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Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Definitions for medical response unit and specialized medical response unit as recognized services for medical emergencies."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill repeals the existing section 144E.275, subdivision 1, which pertains to medical response unit registration.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144E.275",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Used for determining metropolitan counties for grant award distribution under section 144E.55.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.121",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines 'Public safety answering point' for EMS response calculations under section 144E.56.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "403.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 19"
  }
]

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