S1513
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 viability of emergency medical services (EMS) in Massachusetts. The task force will investigate factors contributing to the sustainability of EMS, including funding models, workforce challenges, and evolving service demands. The goal is to identify potential solutions and recommendations to ensure the continued availability and quality of EMS services across the state. Ultimately, the task force’s findings will inform strategies for supporting EMS in the future.
Key provisions
- Establish a task force to study EMS sustainability.
- The task force will analyze funding models for EMS.
- The task force will assess workforce challenges within EMS.
- The task force will examine evolving service demands.
- The task force will identify potential solutions for EMS sustainability.
- The task force will make recommendations to the Public Health Department.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers
- Massachusetts residents
- Public Health Department
- Healthcare system
- Taxpayers
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Kelly A. Dooner
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.1513 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1513) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1513
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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