Voluntary Alcohol Breath Test
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a law enforcement officer offer a voluntary preliminary screening test for alcohol to a driver.
Bill Summary:
If a driver is involved in a collision resulting in death or suspected serious bodily injury, the bill requires , with certain exceptions, a law enforcement officer (officer) to offer the driver the opportunity to voluntarily submit to a preliminary screening test of the driver's breath after the officer advises the driver that they may refuse or agree to provide a sample for the test.
The bill clarifies what a law enforcement officer must include in their advisement to a driver, including that the driver may refuse or agree to provide a sample for the test.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Senator
John Carson
Representative
Junie Joseph
Representative
Matt Soper
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-132, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/09/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/27/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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