Committee unanimously backs requiring consistent toxicology testing after fatal crashes, with DPS input
Senate Bill 226 would require more consistent chemical/toxicology testing in fatal vehicle crashes; sponsor, a victim’s family member and law‑enforcement testified and the committee adopted a stakeholder amendment before giving a unanimous favorable recommendation.
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Senate Bill 226, sponsored by Senator Milner, would create a more consistent process for obtaining chemical or blood tests after fatal motor‑vehicle crashes to help courts and families determine whether substance use contributed to a death.
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