H1709

Known as "Drug Test Consent Bill" aka "Christina's Law"

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1709, known as "Drug Test Consent Bill" or "Christina's Law," amends penalties for refusing chemical tests for alcohol or drug.

Massachusetts H1709, also known as "Drug Test Consent Bill" or "Christina's Law," amends the state's laws regarding penalties for refusing chemical tests for alcohol or drug influence. The bill establishes that anyone operating a motor vehicle on a public way or place where the public has access, or on a way or place where the public has access as invitees or licensees, is deemed to have consented to a chemical test or analysis if arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order