SENATE BILL 408

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Prior Year Introduction As: SB 565/10 - JPR Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 957

Sponsored By:

Senators Raskin, Forehand, and Robey

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 occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/9

Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator James N. Robey, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Drunk and Drugged Driving

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-902.2 , 27-101 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings