Bill > HB1638

This bill, titled "Drug and alcohol testing; bring forward statutes addressing government employees," proposes to update and reintroduce existing Mississippi laws related to drug and alcohol testing for employees. It specifically brings forward sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 that allow both public and private employers to voluntarily implement drug and alcohol testing programs for their employees, outlining definitions for terms like "drug," "alcohol," "employee," and "employer," and detailing procedures for testing, specimen collection, and handling of results. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory drug testing of employees within the Mississippi Department of Corrections, requiring them to develop and implement a written policy to ensure an alcohol and drug-free environment, with employee participation being mandatory and tests potentially conducted randomly. The legislation aims to consolidate and present these existing statutes for potential future amendments, ensuring clarity and consistency in drug and alcohol testing regulations for various employers and employees in Mississippi.

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