modify provisions related to emergency medical services personnel and to declare an emergency.

This bill updates South Dakota laws to clarify which licensed professionals are covered under specific state regulations, including emergency medical technicians, teachers, and pesticide applicators. It also changes supervision rules for advanced emergency medical personnel, allowing them to be overseen by physician assistants or nurse practitioners instead of just physicians if their ambulance service has a hardship exemption. Additionally, the bill sets maximum fees for licensing and renewing credentials for emergency medical services workers, capping costs for initial licensure at $50 and renewal at $50. Finally, the legislation declares an emergency to ensure these changes take effect immediately upon approval.