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2000 SESSION
HB 924 Refusal of blood or breath test.
Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Refusal of blood or breath test. Removes a provision that prohibits the Commonwealth from introducing as evidence or commenting in court upon the fact that a defendant charged with driving under the influence refused to take a blood or breath test. The bill allows the defendant's refusal of a blood or breath test to be admissible into evidence if deemed relevant by the court.
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HISTORY
- 01/24/00 House: Presented & ordered printed 002145608
- 01/24/00 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/00 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/13/00 House: Continued to 2001 in Courts of Justice (23-Y 0-N)