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MD HB1486
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Allen
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AI Summary
- Requires any person involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or life-threatening injury to submit to both breath and blood testing for alcohol and drugs
- Removes the current requirement that a police officer must have "reasonable grounds to believe" the person was driving impaired before ordering tests
- Mandates testing for alcohol concentration, drug content, and controlled dangerous substances
- Provides civil liability protection for medical personnel performing required tests, except in cases of gross negligence
- Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)
Accidents
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
2/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Executive Nominations2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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