S 1258
An Act relative to safe driving and open containers
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of driving under the influence by focusing on the possession of narcotics and marijuana in motor vehicles. It aims to enhance public safety by strengthening penalties and regulations related to these offenses. The bill seeks to clarify existing laws and potentially create new measures to deter impaired driving.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the possession of narcotics and marijuana in motor vehicles.
- Specifies penalties for violations of this prohibition.
- May include provisions related to law enforcement procedures.
- Could establish guidelines for vehicle searches related to suspected impairment.
- Addresses the legal status of marijuana possession within the context of driving.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘motor vehicle’ for the purposes of this law.
- Potentially outlines procedures for arresting and processing individuals suspected of violating the law.
- May address the issue of drug recognition experts and their role in investigations.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Passengers in motor vehicles
- Law enforcement officers
- Individuals possessing narcotics or marijuana
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill specifically addresses the possession of both narcotics and marijuana in motor vehicles.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.1258 194th (Current)
An Act relative to safe driving and open containers
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to possession of narcotics and marihuana in motor vehicles. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1258
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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