FL S1154

Expands the definition of "drug" to include all controlled substances under federal Schedules I-V rather than listing specific substances, and adds alcohol testing procedures under Department of Transportation standards.

Changes follow-up drug testing frequency from once yearly for 2 years to at least six times in the first year, with possible extension up to 5 years after program completion.

Modifies specimen collection procedures to allow qualified personnel per federal standards for urine, oral fluid, and hair specimens, and requires gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) confirmation for positive tests.

Shortens the period for employees to contest positive test results and request independent retesting from 180 days to 5 days, and extends specimen retention from 210 days to at least 1 year.

Revises confirmation testing procedures to require medical review officer verification before employer action and establishes specific chain-of-custody procedures aligned with federal standards.