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MN SF4285
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judy Seeberger
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AI Summary
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Authorizes peace officers to require drivers to provide oral fluid samples (in addition to breath samples) for preliminary screening tests when officers have reason to believe a driver may be violating impaired driving laws
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Applies to suspected violations of driving while impaired, alcohol-related school bus or Head Start bus driving, underage drinking and driving, and commercial vehicle alcohol/controlled substance violations
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Requires oral fluid screening devices to be approved by the commissioner before use
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Expands grounds for requiring chemical tests to include situations where a preliminary screening test indicates the presence of a controlled or intoxicating substance (not just alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more)
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Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 169A.41 and 169A.51 governing preliminary screening tests and implied consent law
Legislative Description
Peace officer authorization to use oral fluid screening of drivers to determine the presence of drugs
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3/9/2026