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KS SB326
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Amends K.S.A. 8-1002 to allow law enforcement officers to certify DUI test failures when they have reasonable grounds to believe a person was "attempting to operate" a vehicle, not just actively operating one
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Expands the circumstances under which alcohol/drug test results can trigger administrative license suspension proceedings
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Maintains existing requirements that officers must certify the person was under arrest, in custody, or involved in a vehicle accident, and that proper oral and written notice was provided
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Test failure threshold remains at blood or breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Providing that the failure of an alcohol or drug test can be certified when the law enforcement officer administering such test had reasonable grounds to believe a person was attempting to operate a vehicle.
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Transportation; Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/15/2026