HF 935: Relating to medical personnel authorized to withdraw a specimen of blood from a person suspected of operating while intoxicated

What it does

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 expands the list of persons authorized to withdraw a specimen of blood.

House subcommittee · named February 26, 2025

• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

Against: Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 171
2. February 13, 2025House subcommittee named: Wengryn, Hermanson and Wessel-Kroeschell · as HSB 171
3. February 26, 2025House subcommittee named: Wengryn, Hermanson and Levin · as HSB 171
4. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 171
5. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 171
6. March 6, 2025Committee vote: 23–0 · as HSB 171
7. March 12, 2025Filed in the House
8. March 12, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 935 · as HSB 171
9. April 3, 2025Sent to the House Public Safety committee