Bill Title: Creates the Medical Direction By Law Enforcement Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall not direct or suggest to a medical professional how to medically treat an individual that is in the care of the medical professional. Provides that the Section shall apply even if the medical professional was requested by a law enforcement officer to assist the individual. Provides that nothing in the Section shall be interpreted to mean that a law enforcement officer should not provide the medical professional with all information in his or her knowledge or possession that may be of assistance to the medical professional in treating the individual. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony. Defines "law enforcement officer" and "medical professional". Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Requires an applicant seeking an EMT, EMT-I, A-EMT, or Paramedic license to submit a signed EMT Oath before licensing. Contains a preamble. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-11-10 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB5848 Detail]

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Introduced	2020-10-02	HTML/Text	Link	View

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