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IA HF788
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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State employees involved in accidents or collisions causing serious injury or death while operating state-owned vehicles must provide a urine specimen for alcohol and drug analysis within two hours
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Testing requirement applies only when there is probable cause the employee was operating the vehicle in violation of Iowa's OWI laws (sections 321J.2 or 321J.2A)
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Specimens must be analyzed in accordance with Chapter 321J procedures to determine alcohol concentration or presence of controlled substances
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Employees may obtain an independent analysis of their specimen at their own expense, and may request access to the official test results
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The requirement does not apply if a blood, breath, or urine specimen has already been taken under existing Chapter 321J procedures
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring state employees to provide a specimen for alcohol and drug analysis following certain motor vehicle accidents or collisions resulting in serious injury or death under certain circumstances, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 162.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
3/16/2026