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MO HB1257
Bill
Status
1/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Wilson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement agencies and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration employees from establishing voluntary roadside checkpoints or roadblocks to collect breath, blood, or saliva samples from motorists.
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Exempts lawfully established roadside sobriety checkpoints from the prohibition on sample collection checkpoints.
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Prohibits law enforcement agencies from establishing roadside checkpoints based on particular vehicle types, including motorcycle-only checkpoints.
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Allows law enforcement to establish checkpoints that stop and inspect only commercial motor vehicles as defined in statute.
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Preserves authority to establish other lawful checkpoints and roadblocks that comply with the U.S. Constitution and Missouri Constitution.
Legislative Description
Prohibits any member of the state highway patrol or local law enforcement agency or employee of the national highway traffic safety administration from collecting breath, blood, or saliva for research purposes
Last Action
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
5/1/2014