This bill amends existing laws regarding toxicology testing in Washington State, specifically focusing on the procedures and standards for blood and breath analysis in cases involving driving under the influence of intoxicating substances. Key changes include the specification that breath analysis for alcohol concentration will be based on grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, and blood analysis for THC concentration will be measured in nanograms per milliliter of whole blood. The bill also clarifies that valid analyses must be performed by individuals with permits issued by the state toxicologist or by laboratories certified under international standards for forensic toxicology testing.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which breath tests are admissible in court, including requirements for the testing process and the qualifications of the personnel conducting the tests. It establishes that individuals tested may have their own health care provider administer additional tests, and it mandates that full information about the tests be made available to the individuals or their attorneys. The bill includes a provision for expiration, stating that the new section will expire on June 30, 2027, while another section will take effect on the same date.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 46.61.506