Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle Sous' Law."
This bill, designated "Michelle Sous' Law," requires law enforcement to obtain a mandatory blood sample from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in a death. It directly affects drivers in fatal crashes by adding a specific investigative step to determine if alcohol or drug impairment contributed to the accident. The key provision mandates blood sample collection as part of the standard investigation process, without altering existing DUI penalties. The law is named after Michelle Sous, a victim of a fatal crash involving an impaired driver.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Al Abdelaziz
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