Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle Sous' Law."
This bill, designated as "Michelle Sous' Law," requires law enforcement to obtain a blood sample from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in death. The blood sample must be obtained with a warrant to determine if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The bill amends existing implied consent laws to expand blood testing requirements beyond current breath test provisions for fatal accidents. Drivers who refuse the blood test would face penalties similar to those for refusing a breath test under existing DUI laws. This law directly affects drivers involved in fatal crashes, aiming to improve evidence collection for determining impairment in these specific circumstances.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Benjie Wimberly
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