House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Makes the repeal of GS 153A-250, which allowed local governments, by ordinance, to franchise ambulance service, applicable to any franchise agreement or contracts for ambulance service initiated or renewed on or after the date that the act becomes law.
Moves the uncodified provision related to the approval of a modification of the level of care being provided into new GS 153A-251 and specifies that the provision is notwithstanding any other provision of law (was, notwithstanding specified listed provisions and any other provision of law).
Amends the act's long title.
Bill Summaries: H219 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill H 219 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 9 2025 - View summary
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Bill H 219 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 25 2025 - View summary
Repeals GS 153A-250, which allowed counties, by ordinance, to franchise ambulance service.
Prohibits a county manager or EMS administrator delegated authority to act on behalf of the county from being required to sign a document or otherwise approve a modification in the level of care being provided by a provider within the county's emergency management system. Specifies that this does not apply if the provider is a city located within the county or the county responsible for the emergency management system.