S.2805

Expands implied consent law to include blood testing; establishes per se standard for driving under influence of marijuana and certain controlled dangerous substances.

Introduced·2/22/24
Introduced Text

Expands implied consent law to include blood testing; establishes per se standard for driving under influence of marijuana and certain controlled.

This bill expands the implied consent law to include blood testing for determining the content of any narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug in a person's blood. It establishes a per se standard for driving under the influence of marijuana and certain controlled dangerous substances. A person is deemed to be under the influence if their blood contains three nanograms or more of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol per milliliter of blood. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including fines, detainment, imprisonment, and driver license revocation.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Feb 22, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee