Peace officer authorization to use oral fluid screening of drivers to determine the presence of drugs
This bill authorizes Minnesota peace officers to use oral fluid screening devices to test drivers for the presence of drugs when there is reason to believe the driver is impaired. It allows officers to require a preliminary breath or oral fluid test if they suspect a driver has violated impaired driving laws, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The bill also updates implied consent laws to include oral fluid testing as a valid chemical test option when officers have probable cause to believe a driver was impaired. These changes apply to all drivers and specifically address testing for controlled substances, intoxicating substances, and cannabis products.
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Mar 9, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Judy Seeberger
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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