HB 4121
Relating to reporting duties of county commission regarding ambulance services.
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia county commissions to ensure emergency ambulance services are available to all residents in their counties. It mandates that commissions submit an annual report to the Office of Emergency Medical Services detailing the funds spent on ambulance services the previous year. The bill also allows counties to provide services directly, through private enterprise, or through established authorities.
Key provisions
- County commissions must provide emergency ambulance service 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.
- Counties can provide services directly, through private entities, or through authorities.
- Municipalities and counties can create ambulance authorities.
- Ambulance authorities are established through local ordinances.
- Authorities are designated as public corporations with perpetual existence.
- County commissions must include projected ambulance service expenditures in levy estimates.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Residents of West Virginia Counties
- Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Local Municipalities
- Emergency Medical Service Providers
Notable changes
- Requires county commissions to affirmatively determine fund availability before providing ambulance services.
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