HB 4346
Addressing the number of ambulance squads needed per affected population in every county
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Bill overview
This bill aims to standardize ambulance service availability across West Virginia counties. It mandates that each county provide ambulance services to a ratio of one service for every 18,000 residents. Counties must demonstrate sufficient funding before establishing this service, and municipalities can form authorities to provide ambulance services at the same ratio. This ensures a minimum level of ambulance coverage throughout the state.
Key provisions
- Counties must provide ambulance services to a ratio of one service for every 18,000 residents.
- Counties must demonstrate available funding before establishing ambulance services.
- Municipalities can form authorities to provide ambulance services.
- Authorities created by municipalities will be public corporations with perpetual existence.
- The bill amends existing code to clarify the duty of county commissions regarding ambulance services.
- Counties can provide services directly, through private enterprise, or by contract.
- Participating governments must adopt an ordinance or order to create an authority.
Who is affected
- Counties in West Virginia
- Residents of West Virginia
- County Commissions
- Municipalities in West Virginia
- Emergency Medical Services Providers
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific ratio (one ambulance service per 18,000 residents) for ambulance service provision.
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