Law enforcement: facilitating medical care.
What changed between versions
The definition of 'medical professional' was broadened. The prior version required the individual to be 'licensed or certified to provide emergency medical care' in addition to being qualified by education, training, licensure, or regulation. The new version removes the emergency medical care licensing requirement, meaning any qualified medical professional (e.g., a physician, nurse, or other licensed provider) can trigger the obligation to facilitate access to care.
The exemption for individuals in state prison custody was clarified to specify that it applies when the individual is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This narrows the exemption slightly by tying it to a specific agency rather than any state prison setting.
Senators Arreguin and Calderon were added as coauthors alongside the existing Senate coauthors Gonzalez and Wiener.
The requirement that POST incorporate guidance on facilitating emergency medical access, scene security standards, and coordination with emergency medical services into law enforcement training curricula was entirely removed from the bill.
Documentation requirements were simplified. The prior version required 'written documentation' and included a separate item requiring identification of 'the specific threat relied upon.' The new version uses the term 'document' (without specifying written form) and removes the specific-threat-identification requirement, leaving only: basis for denial, detailed incident narrative, and supporting evidence.
