DWI BLOOD TESTING

HB 106 (New Mexico, 2025) amends DWI law to authorize certain medical professionals (like nurses or EMTs) to withdraw blood for chemical testing when a driver is suspected of driving under the influence. This change directly affects drivers facing DWI charges, law enforcement officers conducting field tests, and medical personnel who may now perform blood draws. The bill modifies the existing testing procedure under Section 66-8-102 by expanding who can legally collect blood samples, without altering penalties or blood alcohol concentration limits. It focuses solely on streamlining the blood testing process for DWI investigations.