2026 House Bill 5488

Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2024 PA 48.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 5488 and 5489 would revise EMS licensure rules by updating requirements, fees, and testing standards and lowering the minimum licensing age to 17 with parental consent, while adding provisions for veterans and volunteers, contingent on related legislation.