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MD HB114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Allen

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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 police must have "reasonable grounds to believe" the person was driving impaired before ordering tests
  • Mandates both breath testing (for alcohol concentration) and blood testing (for alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances), whereas current law allows officers to choose one or both
  • Provides civil liability protection for medical personnel performing required tests, except in cases of gross negligence
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)

Accidents

Last Action

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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