Senate Bill No. 230, also known as File No. 205, is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the general statutes concerning the mailing of test results for individuals accused of operating a motor vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill introduces new language that requires a true copy of the defendant's breath test result to be mailed or personally delivered within twenty-four hours or by the end of the next regular business day after the result is known, whichever is later. This amendment specifies the type of test result (breath) and alters the previous requirement that did not distinguish between types of tests. Additionally, the bill sets forth conditions for the admissibility of chemical test evidence in court and establishes a rebuttable presumption related to the defendant's blood alcohol content at the time of the alleged offense. The bill is expected to result in minimal savings for the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection by eliminating the need to mail blood or urine test results.

The bill has passed through the Public Safety and Security Committee with a Joint Favorable vote of 25-0 and is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. The proposed changes focus on the handling of breath test results, maintaining the requirement for timely delivery to the defendant, while removing the similar requirement for blood or urine test results. The bill's analysis does not detail specific insertions or deletions of legal language but highlights the procedural shift in managing test results in DUI-related cases.