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Concerning private sector employee drug testing
Sponsored by the Senate Workforce Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 8, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 16, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 14, 202332–15
- Done: House committeeMarch 30, 2023
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Employers would be allowed to decide which jobs they label as safety-sensitive positions for drug testing. If an employer breaks the rules regarding drug or alcohol testing, employees or job seekers can sue for damages, but they must prove the violation caused their harm. This change also allows certain required notices to be sent in person or electronically if the employee prefers.1
Read the official explanation
5, concerning private sector employee drug testing.5, is defined as a job wherein an accident could cause loss of human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage, including a job with duties that include immediate supervision of a person in a safety-sensitive position. The bill provides that the definition applies to positions designated as safety sensitive positions by the employer. The bill provides that specified communications required under current law to be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, can also be provided in person or by electronic notification if an employee or prospective employee so chooses. 5 can be subject to civil remedies.5 must be reasonable.5 directly caused any damages for which affirmative relief is sought.5 were met.
House subcommittee
Named January 18, 2024. On January 31, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None became law, though one got through a chamber.
- SF 361 Concerning private sector employee drug testing89th General Assembly · Passed Senate · same titlePassed a chamber
- HF 748 Concerning private sector employee drug testing89th General Assembly · Approved by committee · very similarCleared committee
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- HF 767 Concerning private sector employee drug testing91st General Assembly · Signed by GovernorNearly identical
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