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NC H148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Clampitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05 for standard drivers in North Carolina
  • Reduces BAC thresholds for commercial vehicle operators from 0.04 to remain at 0.04, and maintains 0.01 for drivers under 21 years old
  • Updates implied consent laws and chemical analysis procedures to reflect the new 0.05 BAC standard for license revocation and impaired driving charges
  • Applies the same 0.05 BAC limit to vessel operation under boating laws
  • Becomes effective December 1, 2023, for offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Driving/Reduce Legal BAC Level

Crimes; Drug & Alcohol Testing; Dwi; Fines & Penalties; Motor Vehicles; Public; Testing; Transportation; Traffic Offenses; Boats

Last Action

Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

6/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I6/22/2023
Judiciary II2/21/2023

Full Bill Text

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