The bill, designated as Substitute House Bill No. 7258, mandates the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing specific blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and psilocybin levels that would classify a driver as per se driving while intoxicated, similar to the existing blood alcohol content laws. The study will involve an examination of the driving under the influence frameworks related to cannabis and psilocybin in several states, including Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington. The Commissioner is required to report the findings and recommendations to the General Assembly's judiciary committee by February 1, 2026.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes the requirement for this study and the reporting timeline, while no existing legal language is deleted. The fiscal impact of the bill is expected to be negligible, as the Department has the necessary expertise to carry out the study without incurring additional costs. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and it aims to provide a structured approach to addressing driving under the influence of cannabis and psilocybin in the state.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-33p