HB 946 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Motor Vehicle Administration - Breathalyzer Technology - Uniform Standards

This bill requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration to establish uniform standards for breathalyzer technology to ensure consistent, reliable measurements. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and drivers by mandating that all breathalyzers used in the state must meet these standards. All devices must comply with the new standards starting October 1, 2026, replacing current ad-hoc testing protocols. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, with regulations to be adopted by the Administration.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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