B26-0599

Emergency Medical Services Clarification Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·2/19/26
Tion Text

The Emergency Medical Services Clarification Amendment Act of 2026 amends the duties of the Medical Director and requires EMD certification for call.

The Emergency Medical Services Clarification Amendment Act of 2026 amends the duties of the Medical Director to include providing medical oversight, supervision, and final decision-making for all clinical aspects of pre-hospital emergency medical services. It also mandates that all Office call takers and dispatchers obtain an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification within one year.

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DDD
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History

Mar 18

Council

Public Hearing Held

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Feb 27

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0599 Published in the DC Register