41-6a-523. Persons authorized to draw blood -- Immunity from liability.
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Effective 5/7/2025
41-6a-523. Persons authorized to draw blood -- Immunity from liability.
(a)Only the following, acting at the request of a peace officer, may draw blood to determine its alcohol or drug content:
(i)a physician;
(ii)a physician assistant;
(iii)a registered nurse;
(iv)a licensed practical nurse;
(v)a paramedic;
(vi)as provided in Subsection (1)(b) , emergency medical service personnel other than paramedics; or
(vii)a person with a valid permit issued by the Department of Public Safety under Section 53-2d-103 .
(b)The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services may designate by rule, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , which emergency medical service personnel, as defined in Section 53-2d-101 , are authorized to draw blood under Subsection (1)(a)(vi) , based on the type of license under Section 53-2d-402 .
(c)Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to taking a urine, breath, or oral fluid specimen.
(2)The following are immune from civil or criminal liability arising from drawing a blood sample from a person whom a peace officer has reason to believe is driving in violation of this chapter, if the sample is drawn in accordance with standard medical practice, and pursuant to a warrant or with the consent of the individual:
(a)a person authorized to draw blood under Subsection (1)(a) ;
(b)if the blood is drawn at a hospital or other medical facility, the medical facility; or
(c)if the blood is drawn at a law enforcement facility in a secure area not accessible by the public, the law enforcement agency.
Amended by Chapter 340 , 2025 General Session