SB0711Introduced in the Senate
REGULATION-TECH
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning education and training requirements, provides that a failure rate per course of 30% or greater at the first attempt on the licensure examination shall require the EMS System to submit a quality improvement plan to the Department of Public Health. Requires the EMS System to share failure rates with the EMS Lead Instructor quarterly. Provides that neither the EMS System nor the Department may take licensure action against an EMS Lead Instructor based solely on first-attempt pass rates. Requires candidates to complete the licensure examination within the timeline required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Requires an accredited Paramedic program to be conducted only by an EMS System or an academic institution whose curriculum has been approved by the EMS System. Permits an EMS System associate hospital to allow students from an EMS System-approved and Department-approved Paramedic course to complete clinical rotations as approved by the EMS System Medical Director. Provides that the approval by the EMS System Medical Director cannot be unreasonably denied. Provides that candidates shall take the appropriate National Registry examination (rather than may elect to take the appropriate National Registry examination in lieu of the Department's examination, but are responsible for making their own arrangements for taking the National Registry examination). Provides that a person who is not an EMS personnel may operate an EMS vehicle pursuant to the Act if the specified requirements are met. Provides that a student enrolled in an EMT class may take the Department-approved EMR licensure exam after the student has completed the first 40 hours of the EMS System-approved and Department-approved EMT course. Sets forth provisions concerning Emergency Medical Services bridge programs and minimum experience and education requirements for EMS Lead Instructors. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0362
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 31, 2025
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. William "Will" Davis
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Health Care Licenses Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 073-039-000
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0362
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