Washington HB1228 regulates toxicology testing by certified or accredited laboratories for determining alcohol or drug influence.

Washington HB1228 establishes standards for toxicology testing by certified or accredited laboratories to determine if a person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. It specifies that breath analysis for alcohol concentration must be based on grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, and blood analysis for THC concentration must be based on nanograms per milliliter of whole blood. The bill outlines conditions for valid blood and breath tests, including the qualifications of individuals who can perform the tests and the equipment and methods that must be used.

Washington HB1228 regulates toxicology testing by certified or accredited laboratories for determining alcohol or drug influence.

Washington HB1228 establishes standards for toxicology testing by certified or accredited laboratories to determine if a person was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. It specifies that breath analysis for alcohol concentration must be based on grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, and blood analysis for THC concentration must be based on nanograms per milliliter of whole blood. The bill outlines conditions for valid blood and breath tests, including the qualifications of individuals who can perform the tests and the equipment and methods that must be used.