House Bill 182 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Jan 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: TaShina MorrisRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Health department; to require acceptance of military education or training as credit towards EMS licensure
Summary: HB182 would require the Alabama Department of Public Health to credit military education and training toward EMS licensure and update EMS licensing rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill directs the Department of Public Health to credit education or training from military service toward qualifying for an EMS licensure and to adopt implementing rules. It extends this credit to individuals seeking an EMS personnel license (EMSP) from the department. It changes license terms by setting EMSP licenses at 24 months and provider licenses at up to 12 months, with the same renewal fee for both and no extra fee when an EMSP is reclassified to a higher level; funds collected may be used for enforcing the chapter. It keeps exemptions for volunteer rescue squad permits unless licensure is requested and would become effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
Military service members, veterans, and National Guard members seeking EMS licensure, who would receive credit for their military education/training toward EMS licensure.
EMS applicants and licensees (EMSPs and ambulance providers) who would face updated license durations and renewal fees, and who must follow the new rules; volunteer rescue squads are exempt from certain permit charges unless licensure is requested.

Key Provisions
Credit military education/training toward EMS licensure and create implementing rules for this credit.
Set license terms and fees: EMSP licenses valid 24 months, provider licenses valid up to 12 months, same renewal fee, no extra fee on reclassification, and dedicated funds for enforcement.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Public Safety & Emergencies