HB120 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person involved in an accident that results in death or a serious physical injury to any person is deemed to have given consent to a blood test to determine alcohol content or the presence of certain substances. The failure to submit to a test will result in the suspension of the person's driver's license for a period of two years
This bill would require all persons involved in an accident that results in death or a serious physical injury to submit to a blood test and would allow a law enforcement officer to take reasonable steps to obtain the blood sample
This bill would also provide certain health care providers immunity from civil or criminal liability related to the administration of a blood test at the direction of law enforcement
To amend Section 32-5-200, Code of Alabama 1975, to require all persons involved in an accident that results in death or a serious physical injury to submit to a blood test; to authorize law enforcement officers to take reasonable steps to obtain a blood sample; and to provide immunity to certain health care providers administering blood tests at the direction of law enforcement.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 7, 2013 | H | Pending third reading on day 12 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security with 1 substitute and 1 amendment |
| March 7, 2013 | H | Public Safety and Homeland Security first Substitute Offered |
| March 7, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and 1 amendment |
| February 5, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB120 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |