New JerseyDrivers in deadly or serious crashes would face required testing
Drivers in New Jersey crashes that kill or seriously injure someone else would have to undergo sobriety testing and provide a sample for alcohol or drug testing.
What it does
Drivers in crashes that kill or seriously injure another person would need sobriety and alcohol or drug tests. Samples could not be taken by force against physical resistance.
Argument forRequired alcohol and drug testing could help police identify impairment in crashes that kill or seriously injure another person.
Argument againstDrivers could face intrusive sample collection after a serious crash even when they show no signs of impairment.
More detail
Police would have to conduct a standard sobriety test and obtain a sample to test for alcohol or drugs. The requirement covers drivers involved in New Jersey crashes that kill or seriously injure another person. The sample could be breath, blood, urine, or saliva. Samples could not be taken by force against physical resistance. The testing requirements would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeIntroduced
Public SafetyTransportation