HSB 149

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2023
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 550
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

Under current law, when a person is suspected of operating a motor vehicle in violation of Code chapter 321J (operating while intoxicated), only a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, medical technologist, or registered nurse, who is acting at the request of a peace officer, may withdraw a specimen of blood for the purpose of determining the alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance or other drugs. This bill adds paramedics to the list of persons authorized to withdraw a specimen of blood.

Changed since by amendment H-8025; see Amendments.

Full bill text¹

House subcommittee

Named February 7, 2023. On February 23, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Phil Thompson R
• Rep. Carter F. Nordman REmail
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321J.11

How the Code works²

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