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"Mateo's Law" would require on‑scene impairment testing after fatal or life‑threatening crashes
Summary
House Bill 114 would require officers to test all drivers involved in crashes that cause death or life‑threatening injury, aiming to remove officer discretion and preserve time‑sensitive evidence; supporters included MADD and a victim's mother, while members questioned testing technology limits and a substantial fiscal note.
Delegate Nick Allen testified for House Bill 114, known in testimony as "Mateo's Law," which would require alcohol and drug testing for any driver involved in a crash that causes death or life‑threatening injury. "This bill simply removes the discretion portion in the case of fatal accidents or accidents involving life threatening injuries and requires the testing of all drivers involved," Allen said, adding the goal is to reduce bias and increase accountability.
Kurt Erickson of the Washington…
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