California AB1607 establishes the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund to support pediatric trauma and emergency services.
California AB1607 creates the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund to support pediatric trauma and emergency services. The fund is financed by an additional penalty of $2 for every $10 of fines, penalties, or forfeitures imposed by courts for criminal offenses. The fund's moneys are distributed to hospitals specializing in pediatric trauma care, physicians, and surgeons providing emergency care for children. Counties can also use the fund for other emergency medical services purposes. The fund remains operative until January 1, 2037.
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