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GA SB633
Bill
Status
3/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Bearden
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AI Summary
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Adds saliva testing as a new chemical testing method for detecting alcohol or drugs in DUI cases, alongside existing blood, breath, and urine testing options
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Requires law enforcement officers to have probable cause before requesting chemical testing of persons involved in traffic accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities
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Defines alcohol concentration for saliva testing as the number of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of saliva for commercial driver's license purposes
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Makes refusal to submit to saliva testing admissible as evidence at trial, consistent with existing rules for refusing blood or urine testing
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Updates all implied consent notice scripts read to DUI suspects (for those under 21, over 21, and commercial drivers) to include saliva testing language
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles and Traffic; implied consent provisions; repeal and reenact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/27/2026