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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Crossed Over
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Passed
06/04/2026
06/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2026
06/04/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING A REQUIREMENT THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OFFER A VOLUNTARY PRELIMINARY SCREENING TEST FOR ALCOHOL TO A DRIVER, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Magnus' Law," mandates that law enforcement officers must offer a voluntary preliminary screening test for alcohol to any driver involved in a collision resulting in death or serious bodily injury, provided the officer has reasonable suspicion that the driver is at fault, the driver is not severely injured, and probable cause for arrest hasn't yet been established. The preliminary screening test, which uses an approved device and takes only moments, is voluntary, and drivers must be informed they can refuse it without penalty to their driver's license, and that the results are not admissible in court but can be used to request further testing or make an arrest. This requirement aims to standardize investigations, prevent the loss of crucial evidence, and ensure thoroughness in cases of serious accidents, inspired by a tragic incident involving a young cyclist. The bill also includes an appropriation for the Department of Natural Resources for state parks and wildlife operations and specifies its effective date and applicability to incidents occurring on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (59)
John Carson (R)*,
Junie Joseph (D)*,
Dylan Roberts (D)*,
Matt Soper (R)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Brandi Bradley (R),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Janice Marchman (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Rick Taggart (R),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Lynda Zamora Wilson (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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