AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS IN A PRONE POSITION VIA STRETCHER VANS.

SB 1082 amends statutes 13b-105 and 14-100a to allow livery permit holders (non-emergency transport providers) to use stretcher vans for transporting individuals who require nonemergency transportation while lying face-down (prone position). This bill directly affects people needing non-urgent medical transport who currently rely on ambulances, and the providers offering such services. The key provision removes a barrier preventing these specialized vans from being used outside emergency contexts. It provides an alternative to ambulance transport for eligible individuals without changing ambulance protocols for true emergencies.