DUI blood test refusal; if person refuses, Ex. Secretary of Supreme Court to have form on Internet. (HB2303)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem) with support from co-patron Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)

Progress

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

Description

Admissible evidence in a DUI blood test refusal proceeding. Provides that the form issued by the Supreme Court and used by arresting officers to advise DUI arrestees of the consequences of failure to submit to a blood alcohol test may be admitted into evidence to demonstrate that the arresting officer advised the arrestee and that the arresting officer executed the form. Amends § 18.2-268.3 (“Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

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Poll Results

2 votes

Bill Text

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