HB 5488: Allow 17-year-olds to be licensed EMTs << Previous bill Next bill >>Introduced January 29, 2026
Official text and analysisHealth occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age.
Sponsor: Angela WitwerCosponsors: David Prestin,
Steve Frisbie,
Ken Borton,
Angela Rigas,
Karl Bohnak,
Brad Paquette,
Gregory Alexander,
Timothy Beson,
Jerry Neyer,
Gregory Markkanen,
Jaime Greene,
Matt Maddock,
Tom Kunse,
Cameron Cavitt,
John Roth,
Parker Fairbairn,
Mike Harris,
Matt Bierlein,
Brian BeGole,
Luke Meerman,
Stephanie Young,
Matt Koleszar,
Mike McFall,
Stephen Wooden,
Tullio Liberati,
Jennifer Conlin,
Jimmie Wilson,
Peter Herzberg,
William Snyder,
Jason Hoskins,
Samantha Steckloff,
Morgan Foreman,
Natalie Price,
Tyrone Carter,
Carrie Rheingans,
Joseph Tate,
Denise Mentzer,
Amos O'Neal,
Cynthia NeeleyReferred to House Health Policy Committee