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Family urges mandatory BAC testing for serious crashes in 'Matteo Green' bill; sponsor pushes for uniform testing window and data collection
Summary
Senate Bill 565 would require a blood-alcohol test for all drivers involved in crashes that result in death or serious injury, and sponsors urged a standard testing window and statewide data collection to increase detection and accountability.
Senate Bill 565, introduced in memory of Matteo Isaiah Green, would require a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) test for all drivers involved in motor-vehicle crashes that cause fatalities or serious injuries.
Sponsor Sen. Nick Charles said current Maryland practice requires BAC testing only when officers have reasonable grounds to suspect impairment,…
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