Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2498 by Zerwas (Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code by adding a chapter recognizing the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. The compact would allow certain emergency services personnel who are licensed in Texas to provide services in other states belonging to the compact; those licensed in other member states could provide services in Texas. The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice would be established, and the responsible official of the state EMS authority (or designee) would be the delegate to the compact. The compact would come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The Department of State Health Services and the Office of the Attorney General indicate that implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 537 State Health Services, Department of