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HSB 149
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 550
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 550 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 550 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Currently, only certain medical professionals like doctors and nurses can take blood samples from people suspected of driving while intoxicated. This bill would allow paramedics and other emergency medical technicians to collect these blood samples as well.1
Read the official explanation
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. 11(1).
Changed since by amendment H-8025; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 7, 2023. On February 23, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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- HSB 171 Relating to medical personnel authorized to withdraw a specimen of blood from a person sus…91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 935Very similar
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