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MD SB110
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Charles
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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 testing
- Mandates both breath testing (for alcohol concentration) and blood testing (for alcohol, drugs, or controlled dangerous substances) rather than allowing officers to choose one or the other
- 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)
Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Last Action
Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judicial Proceedings1/14/2026
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