❌ HB548
Require alcohol, drug testing after officer use of force incident
Current Status: In House Committee (Public Safety)
Summary
The bill requires peace officers and corrections officers to submit to alcohol and drug testing within three hours after an incident involving the use of force. If the test indicates a prohibited concentration of substances, the officer's employer must report the results to the prosecutor and take corrective actions. Exceptions apply for officers who test positive for prescribed substances used according to a health professional's directions.
Rationale
The bill imposes mandatory drug and alcohol testing on officers, which can be seen as a government overreach into personal rights and autonomy, conflicting with the LP and LPO principles of self-ownership and limited government intervention.
Risks and Concerns
- Infringement on individual rights
- Potential for misuse of testing results
- Increased government control over law enforcement