2017 Senate Bill 80

Expand vehicle accident chemical analysis testing

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 1, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To revise a law establishing that if the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident is taken to the hospital and a urine sample is collected for medical treatment, the results of a chemical analysis are admissible in court to show the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance. The bill would also make blood and urine samples admissible in cases where there is probable to believe the individual caused a fatal accident.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 28, 2017

Passed in the Senate 29 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary