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MN SF3281

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Dahle

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169A.52 regarding test refusal and reporting procedures for driving while impaired cases.

  • Clarifies that when a test is obtained—whether through implied consent or search warrant—results must be reported to the commissioner and prosecution authority if alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more, 0.04 or more for commercial motor vehicles, or controlled substances are detected.

  • Changes language from "a test must not be given" to allow test administration despite refusal when a peace officer has probable cause to believe the person violated criminal vehicular homicide or injury statutes.

  • Maintains that refusal to submit to an alcohol concentration test does not constitute obstructing legal process unless accompanied by force, violence, or threat thereof.

  • Expands test reporting requirements to include tests obtained via search warrant in addition to the implied consent process.

Legislative Description

Driving while impaired (DWI) license revocation for test refusal provision modification

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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