Senate Sponsors: WATSON. House Sponsors: LOPEZ-ERWIN Short description: EMS ACT-AUTO DEFIBRILLATOR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that a person approved as a First Responder or licensed as an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P who has successfully completed an approved course in automated defibrillator operation and who is functioning within an approved EMS System may use an automated defibrillator. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Public Health) No fiscal implications to this Dept. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) Fails to create a State mandate. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: New Act Creates the Water Rescue Act. Provides that municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions have the authority to authorize, fund, and continue support for rescue/recovery departments within their jurisdictions for the purpose of surface and underwater rescue and recovery of persons and property. New provisions effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0440 Last action date: 97-08-16 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status