California AB1607 establishes a fund for emergency medical services, including pediatric trauma care, funded by penalties on fines and forfeitures.

California AB1607 creates the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund to support emergency medical services, including pediatric trauma care. The fund is financed by a penalty on fines and forfeitures, with 58% of the fund distributed to physicians and surgeons, 25% to hospitals providing disproportionate trauma and emergency care, and 17% for other emergency services as determined by each county. The fund also allocates 15% for pediatric trauma centers, prioritizing those specializing in children's care.

California AB1607 establishes a fund for emergency medical services, including pediatric trauma care, funded by penalties on fines and forfeitures.

California AB1607 creates the Maddy Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund to support emergency medical services, including pediatric trauma care. The fund is financed by a penalty on fines and forfeitures, with 58% of the fund distributed to physicians and surgeons, 25% to hospitals providing disproportionate trauma and emergency care, and 17% for other emergency services as determined by each county. The fund also allocates 15% for pediatric trauma centers, prioritizing those specializing in children's care.