2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1475

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 638
Sponsored By:
Delegate Sophocleus
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person who is detained for specified alcohol- or drug- related driving offenses from knowingly refusing to take a specified blood or breath test if the person was detained previously for specified alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses and refused to take a blood or breath test; and providing that a violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/15
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
2/25
Re-referred Judiciary
2/26
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Penalties

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 21-902 , 21-902.2 , 27-101 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered