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NY S08842

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Health must study the effectiveness and accuracy of blood alcohol content (BAC) estimation devices used by law enforcement agencies

  • Study must examine which devices are used, their accuracy, margin of error, likelihood of inaccurate readings, and other relevant information deemed necessary by the commissioner

  • Commissioner must submit findings, conclusions, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Governor and Legislature no later than one year after the act's effective date

  • Act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of health to study the effectiveness and accuracy of devices used to estimate blood alcohol content by law enforcement agencies.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/22/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/22/2020

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