The bill, 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 current blood alcohol content laws. The study will involve an examination of the driving under the influence frameworks of several states, including Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington. The Commissioner is required to report the findings and recommendations to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by February 1, 2026.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the study's focus on THC and psilocybin levels, while no existing legal language is deleted. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and it is noted that the study is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the department possesses the necessary expertise to carry out the assessment.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-33p