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IA HF935

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of medical personnel authorized to withdraw blood specimens from suspected intoxicated drivers to include paramedics (if authorized by their medical director), licensed practical nurses, medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, laboratory assistants, and other qualified persons

  • Current law limits blood draws to licensed physicians, physician assistants, medical technologists, or registered nurses acting at a peace officer's request

  • Requires all personnel withdrawing blood to act reasonably, in good faith, and in accordance with standard medical procedures and applicable occupational safety and health standards

  • Provides civil and criminal liability protection for authorized personnel who comply with the bill's requirements, except in cases of negligence during the blood withdrawal

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to medical personnel authorized to withdraw a specimen of blood from a person suspected of operating while intoxicated.(Formerly HSB 171.)

Last Action

Referred to Public Safety. H.J. 897.

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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