Indiana HB1251 mandates county governing bodies to identify and provide emergency ambulance services in unserved areas.

HB1251 amends Indiana Code to emphasize the importance of emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, as essential services. It requires county governing bodies to identify areas within their jurisdiction that lack emergency ambulance services and to ensure these areas are served, either by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a provider, or through interlocal cooperation agreements. The bill also clarifies the definition of "governing body" and allows for the collection of fees for ambulance services provided by political subdivisions.

Indiana HB1251 mandates county governing bodies to identify and provide emergency ambulance services in unserved areas.

HB1251 amends Indiana Code to emphasize the importance of emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, as essential services. It requires county governing bodies to identify areas within their jurisdiction that lack emergency ambulance services and to ensure these areas are served, either by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a provider, or through interlocal cooperation agreements. The bill also clarifies the definition of "governing body" and allows for the collection of fees for ambulance services provided by political subdivisions.