LD1815

An Act to Require a Blood Test for Drugs for Drivers Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident That Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death

Failed·6/16/25
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Maine LD1815 mandates blood tests for drivers involved in accidents causing serious bodily injury or death.

Maine LD1815 requires drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents resulting in serious bodily injury or death to submit to a blood test for drugs. The test results are admissible in court if probable cause exists that the driver was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. The Secretary of State must suspend the driver's license for one year if they fail to submit to the test, but the suspension can be removed if the driver proves they were not under the influence of THC or did not cause the accident negligently.

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Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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80 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 5, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland The Senate INSISTED on ACCEPTANCE of The Minority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-371) Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-371)

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Sent down for concurrence

Jun 16, 2025

House

Speaker Pro Tem MOONEN of Portland MOVED to INSIST.