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SB 145Session 2027SenateIn committee

Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming, etc., while in a motor vehicle.

Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle or on public school grounds. Allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of any marijuana field test approved as accurate and reliable by the Department of Forensic Science regarding whether or not any plant material at issue is marijuana in a trial for a violation of using or consuming marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway or consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products in or on public school grounds, provided the defendant has been given written notice of his right to request a full chemical analysis. Current law allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of a marijuana field test in a trial for underage possession or consumption of marijuana.

Latest development · Jul 21, 2026

Continued from last session

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2027
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
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Date unavailable
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Primary sponsorRyan T. McDougle

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  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Continued from last session

    Senate
  2. Jan 28, 2026

    Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N)

    Senate
  3. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  4. Jan 7, 2026

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101104D

    FilingIntroductionSenate

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