Bill > H3580

This bill, known as the "Drug Test Consent Bill" or "Christina's Law," amends the existing law regarding the penalty for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The key provisions are: 1. Expanding the definition of "under the influence" to include any drug that can impair the ability to operate a vehicle safely, not just alcohol and specific listed substances. 2. Establishing that drivers are deemed to have consented to chemical tests (breath, urine, or blood) when arrested for suspected impaired driving, with some exceptions for medical conditions. 3. Imposing stricter penalties, including longer license suspensions, for refusing to submit to a chemical test. 4. Providing a hearing process for drivers to challenge the suspension of their license due to test refusal or failure. 5. Allowing the court to restore a driver's license if a subsequent blood test shows their blood alcohol content was below the legal limit, in certain cases. The overall aim of the bill is to discourage impaired driving and give law enforcement and the courts more tools to address it.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3580