2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 585

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Delegates Giannetti and Shriver
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Evidence - Tests for Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances

Synopsis:

Repealing the right of a person to not be compelled to submit to a test for alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances for specified driving offenses; making a refusal to submit to a test a misdemeanor; providing for criminal penalties and an assessment of specified points for a refusal to take a test; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/1
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John A. Giannetti, Jr., District 13B
Delegate Mark K. Shriver, District 15
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHEMICAL TESTS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DRIVERS' LICENSES
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 10-309 )
Criminal Procedure
( 6-220 )
Transportation
( 16-205.1 , 16-205.1 , 16-205.1 , 16-402 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered