SB 780 - Bartle, Matt
Makes refusing to submit to chemical testing a separate offense and changes the time line for when a DWI arrest without a warrant must occur
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3175S.03I
Title
SB 780
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
S519
Effective Date
August 28, 2010
Current Status
Bill Combined w/(SCS/SB 880, 780, & 836) (4877S.02C)
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Amendments
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CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 780 - This act makes refusing to submit to chemical testing a separate criminal offense equivalent to a first-time DWI, with the penalty being a Class B misdemeanor.
This act removes the provision requiring a DWI arrest without a warrant to occur within 90 minutes after the alleged violation occurred.
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE