ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SB 1199: drug testing; eye movement analysis

PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Worsley, LD 25

BILL STATUS: Commerce

Abstract

Relating to samples for testing employees for drug or alcohol impairment.

Provisions

1. Adds eye movement analysis to the list of samples used to test employees or prospective employees for the presence of drugs or alcohol impairment.  (Sec. 1)

2. Makes a technical change.  (Sec. 1)

Current Law

A.R.S. § 23-493 lists the samples that may be utilized for testing employees or prospective employees for the presence of drugs or alcohol impairment.  Sample means urine, blood, breath, saliva, hair or other substances from the person being tested.  

To reliably test for drug or alcohol impairment, statute authorizes the employer to require samples and reliable ID from the individual being tested to the person performing the test.  The employer has the option of deciding the type of sample to be used for the test.  (A.R.S. § 23- 493.01)

A.R.S. § 23- 493.03 outlines the testing procedures for all sample collection and testing, which must be done under sanitary conditions, with documentation and proper labeling. The person being tested may disclose information relevant to the test, including any medical information, prescription and nonprescription drugs the person is currently taking or has taken in the past.  Further, statute outlines the requirements for storage, transportation and testing procedures at an approved, certified laboratory.

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Fifty-third Legislature                  SB 1199

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Commerce

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