SB 18-081

Senate Bill 18-081 changes the way emergency medical service providers, like paramedics, are regulated in Colorado. Instead of being "certified," they will now be "licensed." The bill also requires these providers to follow certain transparency rules when applying for or renewing their licenses. This change affects anyone who works as an emergency medical service provider and aims to ensure better oversight and accountability. Since the status is "signed," this means that the governor has approved the bill, making its changes official law in Colorado.

Official Summary

Currently, regulation of an emergency medical service provider, including a paramedic, is referred to as certification. Section 1 of the bill changes 'certification' references to 'licensure'. Section 2 requires an emergency medical service provider applying for a new license or renewing, reinstating, or reactivating a license to comply with the 'Michael Skilnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010'. Sections 3 to 29 make conforming amendments.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More