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AZ HB2084

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a presumption that a driver is under the influence and impaired by marijuana if they have a blood concentration of 2.0 nanograms per milliliter or more of tetrahydrocannabinol within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle.

  • Allows introduction of evidence regarding tetrahydrocannabinol impairment in DUI trials, similar to existing alcohol impairment presumptions.

  • Updates terminology throughout DUI statutes from "assure" to "ensure" and standardizes formatting of dollar amounts and references.

  • Modifies cross-references in DUI sentencing provisions (sections 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1387) and home detention program statutes for municipal and county jurisdictions to align with new marijuana impairment standards.

  • Clarifies that courts may order ignition interlock device requirements for DUI convictions not involving intoxicating liquor, including those involving marijuana.

Legislative Description

DUI; marijuana; impairment

Driving

Last Action

House read second time

1/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2021
Judiciary1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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