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MS HB1350
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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