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IA HF162
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bagniewski
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AI Summary
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Department of Transportation employees involved in motor vehicle accidents or collisions resulting in injury or death while operating a state-owned vehicle must provide a urine specimen for alcohol and drug testing
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Specimens must be provided to a peace officer as soon as practicable within two hours after the accident or collision
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Testing must be conducted in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 321J (operating while intoxicated) to determine alcohol concentration or presence of controlled substances
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Employees may obtain an independent analysis at their own expense, and are entitled to receive test results upon request
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Violation constitutes a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days confinement and a fine between $105 and $855
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring employees of the department of transportation to provide a specimen for alcohol and drug analysis following a motor vehicle accident or collision resulting in injury or death, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 788.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 614.
3/9/2026