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SB81: (New Title) authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
Bill details
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Sponsors
- Jim Rausch Senate · Dist 19
- David Boutin Senate · Dist 16
- McMahon House · Rock 7
- Mary Griffin House · Rock 7
Topics
Criminal justice and courts Alcohol and tobacco
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CHAPTER 63
SB 81 – FINAL VERSION
03/07/13 0327s
2013 SESSION
13-0373
03/01
SENATE BILL 81
AN ACT authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
This bill was requested by the department of safety.
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03/07/13 0327s
13-0373
03/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen
AN ACT authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
63:1 Administration of Alcohol Concentration Tests. Amend RSA 265-A:5, I to read as follows:
I. Only a duly licensed physician, registered nurse, certified physician’s assistant, phlebotomist, or qualified medical technician or medical technologist acting at the request of a law enforcement officer, authorized agent, or peace officer may withdraw blood for the purpose of a test required by RSA 265-A:4. Such licensed physician, registered nurse, certified physician’s assistant, phlebotomist, or qualified medical technician or medical technologist shall not be liable for damages or otherwise to the person from whom blood is withdrawn for any act performed in connection with such withdrawal provided the physician, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, phlebotomist, or qualified medical technician or medical technologist acts with ordinary care.
63:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 6, 2013
Effective Date: June 6, 2013