SB 630
Relating to reporting duties of county commission regarding ambulance services
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia county commissions to ensure ambulance service is available to all residents in their counties. It also mandates that these commissions submit an annual report to the Office of Emergency Medical Services detailing the funds spent on emergency ambulance services the previous year. The bill clarifies the county commissions’ responsibility to provide funds for ambulance services and establishes the process for creating emergency ambulance authorities.
Key provisions
- County commissions must ensure ambulance service is available to all residents.
- County commissions must submit an annual report to the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
- The report details funds spent on emergency ambulance services.
- County commissions must determine funds are available before providing service.
- County commissions can provide service directly, through private enterprise, or by contracting with others.
- Municipalities and counties can create emergency ambulance authorities.
- Emergency ambulance authorities are public corporations with perpetual existence.
- Authorities must be established by ordinance or order.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Residents of West Virginia Counties
- Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Municipalities
- Emergency Ambulance Authorities
Notable changes
- Requires county commissions to affirmatively determine fund availability before providing ambulance service.
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