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CT SB01376
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Lowers the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for impaired driving and boating from 0.08% to 0.05%, effective January 2, 2026
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Maintains existing lower BAC thresholds for commercial motor vehicle operators (0.04%) and drivers under age 21 (0.02%)
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Requires the Commissioners of Transportation and Emergency Services and Public Protection to coordinate information sharing on police phlebotomy training programs, best practices from other states, and liability issues
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Mandates the Chief Court Administrator and Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to study electronic warrant technology for DUI cases, with findings due to the legislature by February 1, 2026
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Updates health insurance statutes to prohibit denial of coverage for injuries sustained when a person has the newly defined elevated BAC of 0.05% or higher
Legislative Description
An Act Reducing Blood Alcohol Limits For Impaired Driving And Boating, Concerning Information Regarding Police Phlebotomy Training And Studying The Implementation Of Electronic Warrant Technology.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/26
2/21/2025