HB 3146 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to substances that constitute an intoxicant when operating a vehicle.

Summary
Expands offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants to include any substance that, when taken into human body, can impair the ability of person to operate vehicle safely. Defines "intoxicant" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code. Permits conviction of driving while under influence of intoxicants even if accusatory instrument does not plead fact that person was under influence of controlled substance or inhalant.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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3
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Helfrich
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