Assembly Bill 681 amends Wisconsin statute 343.303 to expand the preliminary screening options for law enforcement officers when they suspect a person of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Currently, officers can only request a breath sample for preliminary testing. The bill allows officers to request either a breath sample or a sample of oral fluids, or both, for this purpose. This change aims to enhance the tools available to law enforcement in assessing potential OWI violations.

The bill also clarifies that the results of these preliminary screenings, whether from breath or oral fluids, are not admissible in court except to establish probable cause for an arrest or to demonstrate that further chemical testing is warranted. Additionally, the language regarding the preliminary breath screening test has been updated to reflect these changes, specifically removing references to "breath" in certain contexts and replacing them with "oral fluids" where applicable. This legislative update seeks to improve the effectiveness of OWI enforcement in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 343.303