DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of
the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Alfred Williams HB No. 674
Abstract: Authorizes the use of a mode of transportation other than an ambulance in a
nonemergency situation if the mode of transportation is capable of fitting and supporting
a stretcher and the conveyance may be made without endangering the individual's health.
Present law provides for the regulation of emergency medical transportation including
ambulances and other emergency medical response vehicles.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the use of a mode of transportation other than an
ambulance to transport an injured or ill individual in a nonemergency situation, provided the
alternative mode of transportation is capable of fitting and supporting a stretcher and the
conveyance may be made without endangering the individual's health.
(Adds R.S. 40:1235(B)(1))