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HB2974: Drug or alcohol content of blood; post-arrest testing.

Chief Patron

Del. Rob Bell (R-58)

Rob Bell (R-58)
Charlottesville, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

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Bill is Dead

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Summary

Post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood. Provides that if the arresting officer concludes that the person is physically unable to submit to a DUI breath test, a blood test shall be given. Currently, the blood test is given if the person is physically unable to take the breath test, without regard to the officer's conclusion.

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