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NJ S3037
NJ S3037Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle Sous' Law."
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill expands the implied consent law to include blood samples, and requires a blood sample to be obtained from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another person for the purpose of determining if the driver has drugs in his or her system. This bill is to be known as "Michelle Sous' Law." Under current law, any person who operates a motor vehicle on a public road in this State is deemed to have given consent to a breath test for the purpose of determining the person's blood alcohol content. The provisions of the bill extend this implied consent law to include blood testing and require that a blood sample be obtained, upon issuance of a warrant, from any driver who is involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of another person in order to determine if the person was driving under the influence of drugs. A person who refuses to consent to the blood test would be subject to the same penalties as a person who is convicted of refusing a breath test in relation to a drunk driving charge under R.S.39:4-50.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Michelle Sous' Law," expands the existing implied consent law to require that a blood sample be obtained from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in another person's death, for the purpose of testing for the presence of drugs in their system. Currently, drivers are deemed to have consented to a breath test for alcohol content if operating a vehicle on public roads. This new provision extends this implied consent to include blood testing, and mandates that a blood sample be taken with a warrant if a driver is involved in a fatal accident. Refusal to consent to this blood test will carry the same penalties as refusing a breath test in a drunk driving case.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3037 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3037_I1.HTM |
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