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House committee approves bill allowing oral-fluid drug testing and on-site collection for local governments

House Political Subdivisions Committee · February 3, 2026
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Summary

HB 246 was passed unanimously by the committee and placed on the consent calendar. The bill adds 'oral fluids' as an authorized sample type and allows local government employers to collect samples on-site if they follow industry standards.

Salt Lake City — The House Political Subdivisions Committee unanimously approved HB 246 on Jan. 29 and placed the measure on the consent calendar. The bill updates existing state law to add oral fluids as an authorized sample type for pre-employment drug testing by local government employers and allows sample collection in the employer’s office when conducted according…

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