AL HB415

Amends Alabama Code Section 32-5-200 to require persons involved in accidents resulting in death or serious physical injury to submit to blood tests upon probable cause, changing from implied consent to mandatory submission.

Authorizes law enforcement officers to take reasonable steps to obtain blood samples from persons who are dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to refuse consent.

Expands substance testing from specific drugs (amphetamines, opiates, cannabis) to "any substance which may cause impairment" when probable cause exists to believe the person was under the influence.

Provides civil and criminal immunity for physicians, registered nurses, chemical laboratory technologists, clinical laboratory technicians, and medical facilities that properly administer blood tests at law enforcement direction.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.