LOC GOV ESSENTIAL SERVICES ACT

Session: 104th General Assembly
Year: 2026
Bill #: HB5133
Category: Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Position: Oppose
Mandate? Yes
Revenue Loss? Yes
Authority Preemption?

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Summary as Introduced

Creates the Local Government Essential Services Act. Defines "emergency medical services". Provides that emergency medical services shall be deemed an essential service in the State. Provides that the governing body of each municipality and county in the State shall ensure the availability of emergency medical services to provide for the needs of its population. Provides that the governing body of each municipality and county may provide emergency medical services by (1) providing a license or franchise to a private company; (2) contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit entity for emergency medical services; (3) entering into agreements with other units of local government; or (4) entering into agreements with hospitals, clinics, or any medical facility.



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