House Bill

HB 1119

Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

In plain English

Defines the term "qualified test" and bars a law enforcement officer from arresting someone only because they tested positive on one. Makes the results of a qualified test admissible in court if certain conditions are met. Lets a laboratory technician testify by video unless certain conditions exist.

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Official digest

Defines "qualified test". Specifies that a law enforcement officer may not arrest a person solely because the person tested positive on a qualified test. Provides that the results of a qualified test are admissible if certain circumstances are met, and permits a laboratory technician to testify by video unless certain conditions exist.

Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law, March 3, 2025Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Wendy McNamara, Scott Baldwin, Aaron Freeman

Co-authors and co-sponsors: Steve Bartels, Jim Pressel

Roll-call votes

1 recorded vote, oldest first. Third-reading votes decide whether a bill passes a chamber; amendment votes and procedural motions are listed too.

House · Feb 18, 2025

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: HB 1119 - McNamara - 3rd Reading

Passed

84 yes10 no6 did not vote

Republicans: 56 yes, 10 no, 4 did not voteDemocrats: 26 yes, 0 no, 2 did not voteIndependents: 1 yes, 0 noNot matched to a current member: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Yes (84)

No (10)

Did not vote (6)

Source: Open States, compiled from the Indiana General Assembly's official roll calls. The official record at iga.in.gov controls. Spot an error? Let us know.