HB3233Introduced in the House
EMS RESPONSE TASK FORCE
Introduced by Bradley Fritts, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Creates the Emergency Medical Service Response Task Force to investigate and provide legislative and policy recommendations regarding slow and dangerous response times for ambulance and EMS services in parts of the State, in particular services in rural communities. Provides that the Emergency Medical Service Response Task Force shall address, study, and provide recommendations on any aspect of the response time crisis deemed appropriate by the Task Force, including the sustainability of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems in rural communities throughout the State; any regulatory or administrative burdens or staffing restrictions placed on providers that contribute to staffing issues or slow response times; revenue shortfalls that challenge the sustainability and survival of ambulance or emergency medical services; and the report, findings, and any recommendations of the EMT Training, Recruitment, and Retention Task Force. Sets forth provisions concerning the appointment of members. Requires members to convene at the call of the co-chairs for at least 6 meetings, and provides that members shall serve without compensation. Requires the Task Force to submit its final report containing legislative and policy decisions to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than September 1, 2026, and upon the submission of its final report, the Task Force shall be dissolved.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Health Care Availability & Access Committee · March 18, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hoan Huynh | 13 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | 48 | Yes |
| Nabeela Syed | 51 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Camille Lilly | 78 | Yes |
| Natalie Manley | 98 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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