CHAPTER 63
SB 81 – FINAL VERSION
03/07/13 0327s
2013 SESSION
03/01
SENATE BILL 81
AN ACT authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
SPONSORS: Sen. Rausch, Dist 19; Sen. Boutin, Dist 16; Rep. McMahon, Rock 7; Rep. Griffin, Rock 7
This bill authorizes phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.
This bill was requested by the department of safety.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
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technician or medical technologist shall not be liable for damages or otherwise to the person from whom blood is withdrawn for any act performed in connection with such withdrawal provided the physician, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, phlebotomist, or qualified medical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