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MS HB1350

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 63-11-21 and 63-11-25, which authorized law enforcement actions and appeals related to driver refusal to submit to chemical breath tests.

  • Adds language to Section 63-11-5(2) stating that a driver's refusal to submit to a chemical test shall not be introduced as evidence in any court proceedings.

  • Removes provisions from Section 63-11-7 that allowed license suspension for refusal to release evidence obtained from blood tests of unconscious or incapacitated persons.

  • Eliminates the Commissioner of Public Safety's administrative review process for breath test refusals in Section 63-11-23, replacing it with procedures for chemical test results showing blood alcohol concentration at or above legal limits.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

DUI; repeal provision that refusal to take breath test is evidence of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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