Local Government Drug Testing Amendments
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Mandates that entities adopt written drug testing policies and distribute them to current and prospective employees and volunteers.
Requires all sample collection and testing to be performed by independent laboratories certified by federal or professional health organizations.
Specifies that split urine samples must contain at least 45 milliliters, divided into two bottles for initial and retesting.
Establishes that if a donor requests a retest of a split sample, the cost is shared equally between the donor and the employer.
Requires positive initial screening results to be confirmed using gas chromatography or mass spectroscopy before any disciplinary action.
Mandates that drug testing for current employees and volunteers occurs during work hours and counts as paid work time.
Prohibits testing prospective employees or volunteers unless the testing occurs during or immediately after their regular work period.
Sets the effective date of the bill as May 6, 2026.
