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CT HB07258
CT HB07258An Act Concerning A Study Concerning Driving Under The Influence Of Cannabis Or Psilocybin.
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Introduced
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To develop recommendations for implementation of a per se blood level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for when a person is driving under the influence of cannabis, permit a stop of a motor vehicle if an officer observes cannabis consumption and detects the odor of burnt cannabis and provide that the observation by a law enforcement official of the odor of cannabis or burnt cannabis and active cannabis consumption may serve to constitute in part or in whole probable cause or reasonable suspicion in support of a stop or search of a person or motor vehicle.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to conduct a comprehensive study on establishing per se blood levels for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis) and psilocybin, similar to how blood alcohol content is currently used to determine driving impairment. The study will involve examining the driving under the influence regulatory frameworks in six specific states: Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington. By February 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection is required to submit a detailed report to the judiciary committee of the General Assembly, including recommendations and potential options for implementing blood level standards that would legally define impairment when driving under the influence of cannabis or psilocybin. This approach aims to create a scientifically grounded method for determining driver intoxication related to these substances, moving beyond current subjective testing methods and providing clearer legal standards for law enforcement and judicial proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jill Barry (D),
Mitch Bolinsky (R),
Savet Constantine (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Michael Quinn (D),
Kerry Wood (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee (Joint)
Last Action
File Number 756 (on 04/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07258&which_year=2025 |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 756 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07258-R000756-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 756 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07258-R000756-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07258-R01-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07258-R00-HB.PDF |
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