Bill > HB106

This bill modifies New Mexico's laws related to driving under the influence (DUI) and chemical blood testing. The primary changes expand the list of medical professionals authorized to withdraw blood for chemical testing to include emergency medical technicians and certified phlebotomists, replacing the previous language that allowed laboratory technicians. The bill also introduces a formal definition of cannabis for legal purposes, updates terminology from "blood-alcohol" to "chemical blood" tests throughout various sections of law, and makes technical corrections to references and language. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for license revocation in cases of DUI, including provisions for refusing chemical tests and specifying different alcohol concentration thresholds based on the driver's age and type of vehicle. The changes aim to provide more clarity and precision in how blood tests are conducted and how DUI offenses are processed, while maintaining the state's strict approach to preventing impaired driving.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=106&year=25