SB 0190 Deems a positive test for controlled substances or excessive blood alcohol content misconduct connected with work
Sponsor:Loudon Co-Sponsor(s)
LR Number:0653S.01I Fiscal Note:0653-01
Committee:Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations
Last Action:01/22/03 - Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance Journal page:S117
and Industrial Relations Committee
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Effective Date:August 28, 2003
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Current Bill Summary

SB 190 - This act deems a positive test result for controlled substances or for blood alcohol content of eight- hundredths of one percent or more as misconduct connected with work. Claimants suspended or terminated for a positive test result are ineligible for benefits. Such claimants may become eligible if they participate in a state-approved drug or alcohol treatment program.

Employers suspending or terminating employees pursuant to this act must publicly post a controlled substance and alcohol workplace policy which warns that a positive test result will be deemed misconduct and may result in suspension, treatment intervention, or termination.

This act is similar to the perfected Senate version of SB 1005 (2002).
RICHARD MOORE