The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 46 Original 2020 Regular Session Peacock
Proposed law enacts the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate
Compact (REPLICA). Proposed law allows Louisiana to join a multistate compact for EMS
personnel to obtain multistate license privileges to practice in participating compact states, to
decrease redundancies in the consideration and issuance of EMS licenses, and provide opportunity
for interstate practice by EMS personnel who meet the uniform licensure requirements.
Proposed law provides that each participating state in the compact adopt similar requirements for
criminal background checks, licensure, and education. Proposed law requires exchange of
information regarding discipline and adverse actions by all participating states.
Proposed law requires EMS personnel leaving his home state to practice in a participating state
comply with the laws of the participating state. Proposed law provides for a home state license and
process for changing home state and location of primary residence. Proposed law provides that the
home state is responsible for taking adverse action against EMS personnel in violation of practice
act requirements, including deactivation of multistate licensure privileges.
Proposed law establishes the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice and grants each
participating state a single seat on the commission.
Proposed law establishes the requirement for criminal background checks as a condition of licensure
for emergency medical services personnel.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 40:1133.1(E) and 1141)