An Act establishing the Emergency Medical Services Certification Program; imposing duties on the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services within the Department of Health; providing for funding; and making an appropriation.
This bill establishes a Pennsylvania program that reimburses residents who earn state-recognized emergency medical services (EMS) certifications (such as EMT or paramedic) after paying for training at a Pennsylvania school. Applicants must submit proof of certification and payment, maintain Pennsylvania residency for two years after certification, and apply within 30 days of completing training. The state will cover full certification costs up to a $3 million total appropriation, with payments issued within two months of a complete application. The program ends when the $3 million is fully spent, with no fixed expiration date beyond that.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Hutchinson
RRepublican
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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