B 26-0833: Health Occupations and Emergency Medical Services Amendment Act of 2026

Summary

As introduced, Bill 26-833 would modernize the District’s EMS system by creating a Board of Emergency Medical Services to regulate EMS personnel. It would grant subpoena authority to the Mayor and the Mayor’s delegates. It would update licensure requirements and scopes of practice by establishing a Certified Community Health Worker license under the Board of Social Work. It would create a temporary waiver process for certain foreign-licensed health professionals. It repeals the requirement that the Council review Massage Therapy regulations. It would also modernize criminal background check requirements.

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Sep 29, 2026

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