West Virginia Senate Advances EMS Funding Bill
House Bill 5168, aiming to establish steady funding for emergency medical services in West Virginia, has passed the Senate Finance Committee. The bill, which passed unanimously in the House, proposes a $12 million annual fund from lottery profits to support EMS operations. The funds would be allocated for emergency medical services, crisis response, mental health treatment, county EMS funds, and all-county EMS needs. This move comes as a response to the closure of several EMS units due to financial struggles. The bill is set for second reading in the full Senate, potentially paving the way for improved EMS services statewide.
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