Designating Emergency Medical Services Essential Services

Summary

The bill officially declares emergency medical services (EMS) – such as ambulances, air ambulances, paramedics, and EMTs – to be essential components of the state’s health‑care system. It updates Colorado statutes with new definitions and clarifies that EMS providers are recognized as essential workers, but it does not require them to respond when off duty. The measure aims to ensure consistent access to pre‑hospital care, especially in rural and frontier areas.

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