Requires certain licensees to provide or make available drink drug testing devices
S 9146 requires bars, restaurants, and other licensed alcohol venues (covered licensees) to provide free, U.S.-made drink drug testing devices to customers upon request. The devices must detect at least 10 controlled substances - including drugs commonly linked to drink spiking - within five minutes, and venues must display clear notices about their availability. Covered licensees cannot be held liable for inaccurate test results, and the cost of these devices is treated as a deductible business expense for tax purposes. The bill directly affects licensed alcohol establishments and aims to protect consumers from intentional drug contamination in beverages.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Nathalia Fernández
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