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MT HB467

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds oral fluid (saliva) testing as an authorized method for detecting alcohol and drugs in DUI investigations, alongside existing blood and breath tests
  • Extends implied consent provisions to oral fluid testing, meaning drivers are considered to have consented to oral fluid tests when operating vehicles on public roads
  • Allows peace officers to apply for search warrants to collect oral fluid samples when a driver refuses testing
  • Updates definitions of "aggravated driving under the influence" to include alcohol concentration determined by oral fluid analysis at 0.16 or more
  • Amends four sections of Montana Code (61-8-806, 61-8-1001, 61-8-1002, and 61-8-1016) to incorporate oral fluid testing throughout DUI statutes

Legislative Description

Revise DUI testing to include oral fluids

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025
Judiciary2/13/2025

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