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CA AB2020
Bill
Status
Passed
8/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Pan
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the option for persons arrested for DUI to choose a urine test as their primary chemical test; limits initial choice to blood or breath tests only
- Requires urine testing as a mandatory substitute only when blood tests are unavailable, or as an additional test if an officer has reasonable cause to believe drug impairment and clear indication that blood will reveal evidence
- Requires persons exempt from blood tests due to hemophilia or anticoagulant use to submit to and complete a urine test instead
- Modifies procedures for chemical testing of persons arrested for violations of Vehicle Code Sections 23140, 23152, or 23153 (DUI offenses)
- Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because the bill changes the definition of an existing crime
Legislative Description
Vehicles: driving under the influence: chemical tests.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 196, Statutes of 2012.
8/27/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/19/2012
Public Safety5/24/2012
Rules5/17/2012
Appropriations4/23/2012
Public Safety3/8/2012
Full Bill Text
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