2015 Senate Bill 153

Expand vehicle accident chemical analysis testing

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2015

Introduced by Sens. Wayne Schmidt (R-37) and Jim Ananich (D-27)

To revise a law establishing that if the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident is taken to the hospital and a sample of the driver's blood is withdrawn for medical treatment, the results of a chemical analysis are admissible in court to show the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance.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 expand this to include urine samples.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 23, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 8, 2015

Amendment offered by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To clarify a detail of the proposed procedures if the driver who caused the accident was killed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 30 to 5 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 8, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary