An Act relative to drug recognition experts
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| Bruce E. Tarr |
| Steven George Xiarhos |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J22 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security shall develop a statewide standardization and accreditation certification for municipal and state police officers to become drug recognition experts for the purpose of providing testimony in court proceedings. The secretary shall submit by December 31, 2025 any legislative recommendations to the clerks of the house and senate, and the joint committee on public safety and homeland security.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security shall develop a statewide standardization and accreditation certification for municipal and state police officers to become drug recognition experts for the purpose of providing testimony in court proceedings. The secretary shall submit by December 31, 2025 any legislative recommendations to the clerks of the house and senate, and the joint committee on public safety and homeland security.