Bill > H1595

This bill, known as the "Drug Test Consent Bill" or "Christina's Law," proposes to amend the existing law regarding the penalty for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The key provisions are as follows: 1. The bill expands the definition of "under the influence" to include any drug that can impair the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, not just alcohol, narcotics, or certain other substances. 2. The bill establishes that a person is deemed to have consented to a chemical test of their breath, urine, or blood if arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence. However, the consent for a blood test is limited to situations where the person has been brought to a medical facility for treatment. 3. The bill outlines the procedures for administering the chemical test, including the consequences for refusing to submit to the test. It also provides a process for administrative hearings and judicial review of license suspensions related to the chemical test refusal. 4. The bill also sets specific thresholds for blood alcohol content, including lower limits for individuals under 21 years old, and the associated penalties for exceeding those limits.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1595