EMS reciprocity; compact

HB 2437 establishes Arizona’s participation in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure Interstate Compact. It allows Arizona-licensed EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics to practice temporarily in other participating states without obtaining new licenses, while ensuring public safety through standardized requirements. To maintain reciprocity, Arizona must require national registry exams (NREMT), have complaint investigation systems, conduct background checks for new licenses, and share adverse action information with the compact’s commission. This directly affects EMS personnel who work across state lines, including military members and their spouses transitioning to civilian roles. The bill creates a framework for mutual recognition but does not change Arizona’s existing licensure rules for in-state practice.