Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 3255 — EMS PERSONNEL-PHYSICIAN ASSIST

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1082

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2018. Enacted.

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  • 7 sponsors

    0 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Defines "Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant" or "PHPA". Includes Pre-Hospital Physician Assistants in the definition of "Emergency Medical Services Personnel". Adds PHPAs to provisions concerning licensing and educational requirements. Provides than an EMS Medical Director may immediately suspend a PHPA for specified reasons. Adds a PHPA to the State Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board. Adds PHPAs to provisions concerning misrepresentation. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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SB3255 Engrossed LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB3255 Enrolled LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
"Emergency Medical Services personnel" or "EMS personnel" means persons licensed as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (First Responder), Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), SB3255 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT), Paramedic (EMT-P), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN), or Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN), Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (PHAPRN), or Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant (PHPA).
"Emergency Medical Services personnel" or "EMS personnel" means persons licensed as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (First Responder), Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), SB3255 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT), Paramedic (EMT-P), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN), or Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN), Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (PHAPRN), or Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant (PHPA).
"Trauma" means any significant injury which involves SB3255 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b single or multiple organ systems.
"Trauma" means any significant injury which involves SB3255 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b single or multiple organ systems.
SB3255 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (e) Educate or coordinate the education of EMS personnel and all other license holders in accordance with the requirements of this Act, rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and the EMS System Program Plan.
SB3255 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (e) Educate or coordinate the education of EMS personnel and all other license holders in accordance with the requirements of this Act, rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and the EMS System Program Plan.
(j) Approve Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse, Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant, and ECRN candidates to practice within the System, and reapprove Pre-Hospital SB3255 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Registered Nurses, Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Pre-Hospital Physician Assistants, and ECRNs every 4 years in accordance with the requirements of the Department and the System Program Plan.
(j) Approve Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse, Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant, and ECRN candidates to practice within the System, and reapprove Pre-Hospital SB3255 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Registered Nurses, Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Pre-Hospital Physician Assistants, and ECRNs every 4 years in accordance with the requirements of the Department and the System Program Plan.
(o) Utilize levels of personnel required by the SB3255 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Department to provide non-emergency medical services during transport to a health care facility and within the health care facility until the responsibility for the care of the patient is assumed by the medical personnel of the health care facility to which the patient is delivered by System personnel.
(o) Utilize levels of personnel required by the SB3255 Enrolled - 6 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Department to provide non-emergency medical services during transport to a health care facility and within the health care facility until the responsibility for the care of the patient is assumed by the medical personnel of the health care facility to which the patient is delivered by System personnel.
(b) Prior to suspending any individual or entity, an EMS Medical Director shall provide an opportunity for a hearing before the local System review board in accordance with SB3255 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b subsection (f) and the rules promulgated by the Department.
(b) Prior to suspending any individual or entity, an EMS Medical Director shall provide an opportunity for a hearing before the local System review board in accordance with SB3255 Enrolled - 7 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b subsection (f) and the rules promulgated by the Department.
(c) An EMS Medical Director may immediately suspend an EMR, SB3255 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b EMD, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, Paramedic, ECRN, PHRN, LI, PHPA, PHAPRN, or other individual or entity if he or she finds that the continuation in practice by the individual or entity would constitute an imminent danger to the public.
(c) An EMS Medical Director may immediately suspend an EMR, SB3255 Enrolled - 8 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b EMD, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, Paramedic, ECRN, PHRN, LI, PHPA, PHAPRN, or other individual or entity if he or she finds that the continuation in practice by the individual or entity would constitute an imminent danger to the public.
(2) Within 24 hours following the commencement of the suspension, the suspended individual or entity may deliver to the Department, by messenger, telefax, or other Department-approved electronic communication, a written response to the suspension order and copies of any written materials which the individual or entity feels are SB3255 Engrossed - 9 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b appropriate.
(2) Within 24 hours following the commencement of the suspension, the suspended individual or entity may deliver to the Department, by messenger, telefax, or other Department-approved electronic communication, a written response to the suspension order and copies of any written materials which the individual or entity feels are SB3255 Enrolled - 9 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b appropriate.
(1) If the local System review board affirms or modifies the EMS Medical Director's suspension order, the individual or entity shall have the opportunity for a SB3255 Engrossed - 10 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b review of the local board's decision by the State EMS Disciplinary Review Board, pursuant to Section 3.45 of this Act.
(1) If the local System review board affirms or modifies the EMS Medical Director's suspension order, the individual or entity shall have the opportunity for a SB3255 Enrolled - 10 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b review of the local board's decision by the State EMS Disciplinary Review Board, pursuant to Section 3.45 of this Act.
The System shall implement a decision of the local System review board unless that decision has been appealed to the State Emergency Medical SB3255 Engrossed - 11 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Services Disciplinary Review Board in accordance with this Act and the rules of the Department.
The System shall implement a decision of the local System review board unless that decision has been appealed to the State Emergency Medical SB3255 Enrolled - 11 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Services Disciplinary Review Board in accordance with this Act and the rules of the Department.
The Governor shall also appoint one alternate for each member of the Board, from the SB3255 Engrossed - 12 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b same professional category as the member of the Board.
The Governor shall also appoint one alternate for each member of the Board, from the SB3255 Enrolled - 12 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b same professional category as the member of the Board.
Additional meetings of the Board shall be scheduled to ensure SB3255 Engrossed - 13 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b that a request for direct review of an immediate suspension order is scheduled within 14 days after the Department receives the request for review or as soon thereafter as a quorum is available.
Additional meetings of the Board shall be scheduled to ensure SB3255 Enrolled - 13 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b that a request for direct review of an immediate suspension order is scheduled within 14 days after the Department receives the request for review or as soon thereafter as a quorum is available.
(j) A quorum shall be required for the Board to meet, which shall consist of 3 members or alternates, including the EMS Medical Director or alternate and the member or alternate from SB3255 Engrossed - 14 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b the same professional category as the subject of the suspension order.
(j) A quorum shall be required for the Board to meet, which shall consist of 3 members or alternates, including the EMS Medical Director or alternate and the member or alternate from SB3255 Enrolled - 14 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b the same professional category as the subject of the suspension order.
Emergency Medical Services personnel licensure SB3255 Engrossed - 15 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b levels.
Emergency Medical Services personnel licensure SB3255 Enrolled - 15 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b levels.
(c) "Paramedic (EMT-P)" means a person who has successfully SB3255 Engrossed - 16 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b completed a course in advanced life support care as approved by the Department, is licensed by the Department in accordance with standards prescribed by this Act and rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and practices within an Advanced Life Support EMS System.
(c) "Paramedic (EMT-P)" means a person who has successfully SB3255 Enrolled - 16 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b completed a course in advanced life support care as approved by the Department, is licensed by the Department in accordance with standards prescribed by this Act and rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and practices within an Advanced Life Support EMS System.
On the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly, a person who is licensed by the Department as SB3255 Engrossed - 17 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b a First Responder and has completed a Department-approved course in first responder defibrillator training based on, or equivalent to, the National EMS Educational Standards or other standards previously recognized by the Department shall be eligible for licensure as an Emergency Medical Responder upon meeting the licensure requirements and submitting an application to the Department.
On the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly, a person who is licensed by the Department as SB3255 Enrolled - 17 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b a First Responder and has completed a Department-approved course in first responder defibrillator training based on, or equivalent to, the National EMS Educational Standards or other standards previously recognized by the Department shall be eligible for licensure as an Emergency Medical Responder upon meeting the licensure requirements and submitting an application to the Department.
(2) Prescribe licensure testing requirements for all levels of EMS personnel, which shall include a requirement that all phases of instruction, training, and field experience be completed before taking the appropriate SB3255 Engrossed - 18 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b licensure examination.
(2) Prescribe licensure testing requirements for all levels of EMS personnel, which shall include a requirement that all phases of instruction, training, and field experience be completed before taking the appropriate SB3255 Enrolled - 18 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b licensure examination.
If the application clearly demonstrates that the training and SB3255 Engrossed - 19 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b experience meets such standards, the Department shall offer the applicant the opportunity to successfully complete a Department-approved EMS personnel examination for the level of license for which the applicant is qualified.
If the application clearly demonstrates that the training and SB3255 Enrolled - 19 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b experience meets such standards, the Department shall offer the applicant the opportunity to successfully complete a Department-approved EMS personnel examination for the level of license for which the applicant is qualified.
Reinstatement shall SB3255 Engrossed - 20 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b require that the applicant (i) submit satisfactory proof of completion of continuing medical education and clinical requirements to be prescribed by the Department in an administrative rule;
Reinstatement shall SB3255 Enrolled - 20 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b require that the applicant (i) submit satisfactory proof of completion of continuing medical education and clinical requirements to be prescribed by the Department in an administrative rule;
(C) The licensee, during the provision of medical SB3255 Engrossed - 21 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b services, engaged in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;
(C) The licensee, during the provision of medical SB3255 Enrolled - 21 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b services, engaged in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;
(9) Prescribe education and training requirements in SB3255 Engrossed - 22 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b the administration and use of opioid antagonists for all levels of EMS personnel based on the National EMS Educational Standards and any modifications to those curricula specified by the Department through rules adopted pursuant to this Act.
(9) Prescribe education and training requirements in SB3255 Enrolled - 22 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b the administration and use of opioid antagonists for all levels of EMS personnel based on the National EMS Educational Standards and any modifications to those curricula specified by the Department through rules adopted pursuant to this Act.
SB3255 Engrossed - 23 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (e) In the event that any rule of the Department or an EMS Medical Director that requires testing for drug use as a condition of the applicable EMS personnel license conflicts with or duplicates a provision of a collective bargaining agreement that requires testing for drug use, that rule shall not apply to any person covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
SB3255 Enrolled - 23 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (e) In the event that any rule of the Department or an EMS Medical Director that requires testing for drug use as a condition of the applicable EMS personnel license conflicts with or duplicates a provision of a collective bargaining agreement that requires testing for drug use, that rule shall not apply to any person covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
(a-5) EMS personnel who have successfully completed a Department approved course in automated defibrillator operation and who are functioning within a Department approved SB3255 Engrossed - 24 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b EMS System may utilize such automated defibrillator according to the standards of performance and conduct prescribed by the Department in rules adopted pursuant to this Act and the requirements of the EMS System in which they practice, as contained in the approved Program Plan for that System.
(a-5) EMS personnel who have successfully completed a Department approved course in automated defibrillator operation and who are functioning within a Department approved SB3255 Enrolled - 24 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b EMS System may utilize such automated defibrillator according to the standards of performance and conduct prescribed by the Department in rules adopted pursuant to this Act and the requirements of the EMS System in which they practice, as contained in the approved Program Plan for that System.
The location shall include communication equipment and all of the portable equipment and drugs appropriate for the EMR, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or SB3255 Engrossed - 25 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Paramedic's level of care, as required by this Act, rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and the protocols of the EMS Systems, and shall operate only with the approval and under the direction of the EMS Medical Director.
The location shall include communication equipment and all of the portable equipment and drugs appropriate for the EMR, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or SB3255 Enrolled - 25 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Paramedic's level of care, as required by this Act, rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and the protocols of the EMS Systems, and shall operate only with the approval and under the direction of the EMS Medical Director.
(d) A student enrolled in a Department approved EMS personnel program, while fulfilling the clinical training and in-field supervised experience requirements mandated for licensure or approval by the System and the Department, may perform prescribed procedures under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, a qualified registered professional nurse, or qualified EMS SB3255 Engrossed - 26 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b personnel, only when authorized by the EMS Medical Director.
(d) A student enrolled in a Department approved EMS personnel program, while fulfilling the clinical training and in-field supervised experience requirements mandated for licensure or approval by the System and the Department, may perform prescribed procedures under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, a qualified registered professional nurse, or qualified EMS SB3255 Enrolled - 26 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b personnel, only when authorized by the EMS Medical Director.
(1) Prescribe education requirements for EMS Lead Instructor candidates through rules adopted pursuant to SB3255 Engrossed - 27 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b this Act.
(1) Prescribe education requirements for EMS Lead Instructor candidates through rules adopted pursuant to SB3255 Enrolled - 27 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b this Act.
(7) Suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the SB3255 Engrossed - 28 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b approval of an EMS Lead Instructor, after an opportunity for a hearing, when findings show one or more of the following:
(7) Suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the SB3255 Enrolled - 28 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b approval of an EMS Lead Instructor, after an opportunity for a hearing, when findings show one or more of the following:
For out-of-state facilities that have Illinois recognition under the EMS, trauma or pediatric programs, the professional shall have an SB3255 Engrossed - 29 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b unencumbered registered nurse license in the state in which he or she practices.
For out-of-state facilities that have Illinois recognition under the EMS, trauma or pediatric programs, the professional shall have an SB3255 Enrolled - 29 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b unencumbered registered nurse license in the state in which he or she practices.
(b-5) "Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse", "PHAPRN", or "Pre-Hospital APRN" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act who has successfully completed supplemental education in accordance with rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and who has the approval of an EMS Medical Director to practice within an Illinois EMS System as emergency medical services SB3255 Engrossed - 30 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b personnel for pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care and non-emergency medical transports.
(b-5) "Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse", "PHAPRN", or "Pre-Hospital APRN" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act who has successfully completed supplemental education in accordance with rules adopted by the Department pursuant to this Act, and who has the approval of an EMS Medical Director to practice within an Illinois EMS System as emergency medical services SB3255 Enrolled - 30 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b personnel for pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care and non-emergency medical transports.
SB3255 Engrossed - 31 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (A) Education for a Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse, a Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or a Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant shall include extrication, telecommunications, EMS System standing medical orders, the procedures and protocols established by the EMS Medical Director, and pre-hospital cardiac, medical, and trauma care;
SB3255 Enrolled - 31 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (A) Education for a Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse, a Pre-Hospital Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or a Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant shall include extrication, telecommunications, EMS System standing medical orders, the procedures and protocols established by the EMS Medical Director, and pre-hospital cardiac, medical, and trauma care;
(D) An EMS Medical Director may impose in-field supervised field experience requirements on System ECRNs as part of their training or continuing education, in which they perform prescribed procedures under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, a qualified SB3255 Engrossed - 32 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b registered professional nurse, or qualified EMS personnel, only when authorized by the EMS Medical Director;
(D) An EMS Medical Director may impose in-field supervised field experience requirements on System ECRNs as part of their training or continuing education, in which they perform prescribed procedures under the direct supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, a qualified SB3255 Enrolled - 32 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b registered professional nurse, or qualified EMS personnel, only when authorized by the EMS Medical Director;
SB3255 Engrossed - 33 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (d) The Department shall have the authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a Department-issued PHRN, PHAPRN, PHPA, or ECRN license when, after notice and the opportunity for a hearing, the Department demonstrates that the licensee has violated this Act, violated the rules adopted by the Department, or failed to comply with the applicable standards of care.
SB3255 Enrolled - 33 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (d) The Department shall have the authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a Department-issued PHRN, PHAPRN, PHPA, or ECRN license when, after notice and the opportunity for a hearing, the Department demonstrates that the licensee has violated this Act, violated the rules adopted by the Department, or failed to comply with the applicable standards of care.
(b) A rural ambulance service provider or rural vehicle service provider may submit a proposal to the EMS System SB3255 Engrossed - 34 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Medical Director requesting approval of either or both of the following:
(b) A rural ambulance service provider or rural vehicle service provider may submit a proposal to the EMS System SB3255 Enrolled - 34 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b Medical Director requesting approval of either or both of the following:
(iii) An assurance that the provider will SB3255 Engrossed - 35 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b advertise only the level of care that can be provided 24 hours a day.
(iii) An assurance that the provider will SB3255 Enrolled - 35 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b advertise only the level of care that can be provided 24 hours a day.
SB3255 Engrossed - 36 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (c) If the EMS System Medical Director approves a proposal for a rural in-field service level upgrade under this Section, he or she shall submit the proposal to the Department along with a statement of approval signed by him or her.
SB3255 Enrolled - 36 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b (c) If the EMS System Medical Director approves a proposal for a rural in-field service level upgrade under this Section, he or she shall submit the proposal to the Department along with a statement of approval signed by him or her.
(b) A hospital or other entity which employs or utilizes an EMR, EMD, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or Paramedic in a manner which is outside the scope of his or her license shall not use the words "emergency medical responder", "EMR", "emergency medical SB3255 Engrossed - 37 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b technician", "EMT", "emergency medical technician-intermediate", "EMT-I", "advanced emergency medical technician", "A-EMT", or "Paramedic" in that person's job description or title, or in any other manner hold that person out to be so licensed.
(b) A hospital or other entity which employs or utilizes an EMR, EMD, EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or Paramedic in a manner which is outside the scope of his or her license shall not use the words "emergency medical responder", "EMR", "emergency medical SB3255 Enrolled - 37 - LRB100 20052 MJP 35334 b technician", "EMT", "emergency medical technician-intermediate", "EMT-I", "advanced emergency medical technician", "A-EMT", or "Paramedic" in that person's job description or title, or in any other manner hold that person out to be so licensed.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1082

  2. Effective Date August 24, 2018

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-001-000

  7. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K Smith

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  17. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  19. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner

  20. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 016-000-000

  22. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

  26. Arrived in House

  27. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2018

  29. Second Reading

  30. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 17, 2018

  31. Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000

  32. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  33. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  34. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  35. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

  36. Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  37. Referred to Assignments

  38. First Reading

  39. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Sponsors

  • Chapin Rose · Cosponsor
  • Monica Bristow · Cosponsor
  • Margo McDermed · Cosponsor
  • Mr. Nicholas K Smith · Cosponsor
  • Anthony DeLuca · Cosponsor
  • Michael J. Zalewski · Cosponsor
  • Terri Bryant · Cosponsor

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 113 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 70103
Republican 12000
Democrat 31001
Total 113104
% of votes cast 96%1%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Sauer — Yea
Frese — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Lang — Yea
Finnie, Natalie — Yea
Olsen — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Drury — Nay
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Jesiel — Not Voting
Brady — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Long — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Jones — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Davis — Yea
Welter — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Williams — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Connor — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jimenez — Yea
Ives — Not Voting
Pritchard — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sente — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Not Voting
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31004
Democrat 14001
Republican 9000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Connelly — Yea
McConnaughay — Not Voting
Muñoz — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Link — Yea
McGuire — Not Voting
Silverstein — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
Rooney — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Not Voting
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Landek — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

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What does SB 3255 do?
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Defines "Pre-Hospital Physician Assistant" or "PHPA". Includes Pre-Hospital Physician Assistants in the definition of "Emergency Medical Services Personnel". Adds PHPAs to provisions concerning licensing and educational requirements. Provides than an EMS Medical Director may immediately suspend a PHPA for specified reasons. Adds a PHPA to the State Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board. Adds PHPAs to provisions concerning misrepresentation. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3255?
SB 3255 is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican), Monica Bristow, Margo McDermed, Mr. Nicholas K Smith, Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Michael J. Zalewski, and Terri Bryant (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3255?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2018. Enacted.
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