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IA HSB171
SB
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of medical personnel authorized to draw blood from suspected intoxicated drivers beyond the current law's licensed physicians, physician assistants, medical technologists, and registered nurses
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Adds emergency medical technicians and EMT-paramedics to the authorized list, provided they have approval from their designated medical director
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Authorizes licensed practical nurses, medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, laboratory assistants, and other qualified persons to perform blood draws at a peace officer's request
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Requires all authorized personnel to act reasonably, in good faith, and in accordance with standard medical procedures and occupational safety and health standards when withdrawing blood specimens
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Provides civil and criminal liability protection for authorized personnel who comply with the law'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.(See HF 935.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 935.
3/12/2025