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MN SF3281
Bill
Status
3/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Dahle
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169A.52 regarding test refusal and reporting procedures for driving while impaired cases.
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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.
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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.
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Maintains that refusal to submit to an alcohol concentration test does not constitute obstructing legal process unless accompanied by force, violence, or threat thereof.
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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