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MN HF3277
Bill
Status
3/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ron Erhardt
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AI Summary
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Permits employers to conduct on-site drug and alcohol testing using FDA-cleared devices that meet specific safety and tamper-proof requirements, without requiring laboratory involvement.
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Prohibits employers from taking employment action based solely on a positive on-site test result; confirmatory laboratory testing is required before any discipline or dismissal.
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Requires on-site tests to be administered by trained individuals who follow manufacturer instructions, provide private collection sites, and inform employees of their rights in writing.
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Mandates employers include on-site testing information in their written drug and alcohol testing policies and provide test results to employees within one business day of completion.
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Restricts on-site testing use for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements unless the agreement expressly authorizes such testing, and applies existing privacy and anti-discrimination protections to on-site testing programs.
Legislative Description
Drug and alcohol on-site testing at employer work site permitted and regulated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries
3/24/2014