HB374 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatte HassellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Medical transport services; allow non-emergency transport of patients on stretchers

Summary

HB374 would allow non-emergency medical transport services to move patients who require a stretcher, gurney, or cot in non-emergency situations.

What This Bill Does

Currently only ambulances licensed by the State Committee of Public Health may transport patients who need a stretcher. This bill would allow non-emergency medical transport services to move such patients in non-emergency circumstances, including trips to and from medical care facilities or appointments. The vehicle used must be designed and equipped to hold a stretcher, gurney, or cot, and non-emergency status means the patient's health and life are not at serious risk without immediate treatment. The State Committee of Public Health may adopt rules to enforce these provisions and regulate operations and vehicles; the act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Non-emergency medical transport providers that are not currently licensed would be able to transport patients on stretchers/gurneys/cots if they meet vehicle design/equipment requirements and non-emergency criteria.
• Patients who require a stretcher/gurney/cot and need non-emergency transport to or from medical care facilities or appointments would have access to more transport options.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes non-emergency medical transport services to transport patients who require a stretcher, gurney, or cot for non-emergency medical care (including trips to and from medical appointments).
• Requires the transport vehicle to be designed and equipped to hold the stretcher, gurney, or cot, and authorizes the State Committee of Public Health to adopt rules to enforce the provisions and regulate the services and vehicles.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health