NY A05271

Authorizes police officers to administer oral fluid tests (saliva-based) to detect cannabis in drivers involved in accidents or traffic violations, using tests validated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Allows police to request a chemical blood or urine test within two hours if the oral fluid test indicates cannabis presence in a person's saliva

Establishes admissibility rules for oral fluid test results in court proceedings related to DWI charges, including use to challenge arrest validity or rebut witness testimony

Extends the same oral fluid testing requirements to vessel operators on state waters under the navigation law

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop implementing regulations