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MN HF3277

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ron Erhardt

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries3/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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