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MS HB823

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Mississippi Department of Transportation to administer chemical tests under the state's implied consent law for determining alcohol or drug impairment.

  • Adds MDOT officers to the list of officers authorized to conduct breath, blood, or urine tests when they have reasonable grounds and probable cause to believe a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence.

  • Requires MDOT officers administering chemical tests to meet all educational and training requirements prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training, with exemptions for sheriffs and elected police chiefs.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

MDOT law enforcement officers; authorize to enforce implied consent law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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