H2491
An Act establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services
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Bill overview
This bill creates a task force to examine the long-term financial and operational stability of emergency medical services (EMS) in Massachusetts. The task force will investigate factors contributing to the sustainability of EMS, including funding models, staffing levels, and service delivery. The goal is to identify challenges and potential solutions to ensure EMS can continue to effectively serve the state’s residents. Ultimately, the task force’s findings will inform future policy decisions related to EMS.
Key provisions
- Establish a task force to study EMS sustainability.
- The task force will analyze funding sources for EMS.
- The task force will assess EMS staffing levels and workforce needs.
- The task force will examine current service delivery models.
- The task force will investigate potential challenges to EMS sustainability.
- The task force will make recommendations for improving EMS sustainability.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers
- Patients receiving EMS services
- Massachusetts residents
- Healthcare administrators
- Government agencies responsible for EMS funding
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new mechanism for evaluating EMS sustainability.
- It does not currently outline specific changes to existing EMS regulations or funding structures.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Mahoney
Cosponsors
John J. Mahoney
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Bill H.2491 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services
By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2491) of John J. Mahoney relative to establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Mahoney Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2491
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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