SB 130-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/06/2025 0402s
2025 SESSION
25-1034
05/08
SENATE BILL 130-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Rochefort, Dist 1; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Rep. Korzen, Coos 7; Rep. Miles, Hills. 12
COMMITTEE: Health and Human Services
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services in the state of New Hampshire.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/06/2025 0402s 25-1034
05/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Subdivision; Commission to Study Delivery Models for Emergency Medical Services. Amend RSA 153-A by inserting after section 37 the following new subdivision:
Commission to Study Delivery Models for Emergency Medical Services
153-A:38 Commission to Study Delivery Models for Emergency Medical Services.
I. There is established a commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services in the state of New Hampshire.
II. Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. At least one member of each party shall be appointed, and at least one member representing Coos County shall be appointed.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) A representative from the department of safety, appointed by the commissioner.
(d) A representative from the New Hampshire Fire Chiefs Association, appointed by the association.
(e) A representative from the New Hampshire Ambulance Association, appointed by the association.
(f) A representative from the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire, appointed by the association.
(g) A representative from the New Hampshire Hospital Association, appointed by the association.
(h) A representative from the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by the association.
(i) A representative from the New Hampshire Association of Counties, appointed by the association.
(j) A representative from AHIP, appointed by the association.
III. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
IV. The commission shall:
(a) Review the history and operation of emergency medical services delivery in New Hampshire and the current models adopted by municipalities in New Hampshire for emergency responses.
(b) Review the systems response to both emergency calls for assistance, unscheduled emergency transfers and non-emergency transfers.
(c) Identify the barriers to providing emergency medical services in New Hampshire, including access to EMS services in rural communities, interfacility transfers, and the provision of advanced life support.
(d) Examine what part or parts of the state could benefit from regional emergency medical services models of care.
(e) Identify recommendations to support and build sustainable emergency medical systems in New Hampshire.
V. The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, the state library, and the New Hampshire Historical Society on before November 1, 2025.
2 Repeal. RSA 153-A:38 and the subdivision heading preceeding RSA 153-A:38, relative to the commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services, is repealed.
I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect November 1, 2025.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
25-1034
3/17/25
SB 130-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2025-0402s)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
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| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2025 | 2025-0402s |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| Senate | Floor Vote | |
| March 6, 2025 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor Vote |
March 28, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11
March 13, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0402s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
March 13, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0402s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0402s, 03/13/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 12
March 6, 2025: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
March 6, 2025: SB 130 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
Feb. 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0402s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
Feb. 5, 2025: Hearing: 02/12/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am; SC 9
Jan. 22, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3