Bill > H3769

This bill modifies Section 24 (4)(f)(1) of Chapter 90 of Massachusetts law to protect drivers from license suspension or other penalties if they refuse to take an impairment test that lacks scientific validation for demonstrating a person's inability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Specifically, the bill adds language that prevents automatic license suspension when a driver declines to take a test that cannot be scientifically proven to accurately measure a person's driving impairment. This provision appears intended to ensure that drivers are not penalized for refusing tests that may not be reliable indicators of driving capacity, potentially addressing concerns about the accuracy of certain roadside or chemical testing methods used in operating under the influence (OUI) enforcement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3769