An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Emergency Medical Services' Board and the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State
Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
Stronger discipline and exams for EMS workers
The board can order a mental or physical exam if it suspects impairment. Not complying causes immediate suspension until the exam is submitted. The board can fine up to $1,500 per violation and suspend up to 90 days per violation, and may impose probation or revoke a license. It can also charge you for investigation and hearing costs. Staff and the board may issue nonconfidential letters of guidance that can stay in your file up to 10 years. If staff takes a nondisciplinary action or refuses a license, you can appeal to the board and then to court.
New board runs EMS licensing and rules
The law creates a seven-member EMS Licensing Board to run EMS licensing. Members include an EMS physician, advanced and basic EMS workers, dispatch, training centers, EMS administrators, and the state EMS director or designee. Board members receive $20 per day for service. Licensing power moves to this board. The EMS Board and the Medical Direction and Practices Board must consult the Licensing Board on skills, licensing, and ambulance operator standards. The law also repeals older EMS sections to match this new setup.
Background and driver checks for applicants
Applicants for EMS or ambulance operator licenses must undergo criminal history checks. Ambulance operator applicants must also provide driver’s license information. You pay the cost of these checks. The information is confidential and used only to decide if you are suitable for licensure.
New EMS fees and a dedicated fund
The EMS Board, with the Licensing Board, sets fees for licenses, applications, exams, courses, and conferences. All money goes into a nonlapsing state fund, and interest stays in that fund. These fees can increase costs for applicants, licensees, training centers, and course attendees.
Updated testing and skills for licensure
You must complete a board-approved cognitive test and a board-approved skills assessment for licensure and renewal. This replaces the old State cognitive test. Passing the approved test and skills check counts as showing competence for relicensure.
Stronger privacy with targeted disclosures
Quality assurance records, pending complaints, and applicant health and home contact details are confidential. The board can share QA information with a licensee for board-approved training or correction. The board may share health and home contact information with other licensing authorities or providers to decide a license or job. Relevant confidential records can be used in hearings or in consent agreements. During an investigation, records may be shared with designated staff, other agencies if laws may be broken, or by the director to prevent imminent serious harm. A person under investigation can request records unless that would harm the investigation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Chip Curry
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 491
7/1/2025On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
6/11/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-325).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-325) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-325).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/9/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/14/2025HouseCommittee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
5/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-325), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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