Legislation - SB0565

Title: Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)
Sponsored by: Senators Charles, Ellis, Rosapepe, Ready, Carozza, and M. Washington
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring any person involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of, or a life threatening injury to, another person to submit to breath and blood testing for impaired driving.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2025 Legislative Date 1/23/2025 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/23/2025	1/23/2025	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)

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