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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS; AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING THE BLOOD OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO WITHDRAW BLOOD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CHEMICAL BLOOD TEST FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR OPERATING A MOTORBOAT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS; CLARIFYING THAT THE CHEMICAL BLOOD TEST MAY BE FOR DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law on driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs in New Mexico. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. It authorizes certain medical professionals, such as emergency medical technicians and certified phlebotomists, to withdraw blood for the purpose of conducting chemical blood tests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
2. It clarifies that the chemical blood test may be for drugs or alcohol, not just alcohol.
3. It makes various other changes to the existing law, including modifying some of the penalties and procedures related to refusal to submit to chemical testing and revocation of driver's licenses.
4. It also makes similar changes to the Boating While Intoxicated Act.
5. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee (13:30 2/4/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=63&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0063.pdf |
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