StateColorado

SB 132: Voluntary Alcohol Breath Test

John CarsonEnacted

SB 132 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

If a driver is involved in a collision resulting in death or suspected serious bodily injury, the act requires, with certain exceptions, a law enforcement officer (officer) to offer the driver the opportunity to voluntarily submit to a preliminary alcohol screening test (test) of the driver's breath after the officer a...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no material direct impact on environment

Risks

  • diverts limited parks and wildlife funding to law enforcement administration

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • minor administrative budget allocation

Risks

  • minimal impact on regional economic activity

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • standardizes alcohol testing in fatal or serious accidents
  • respects due process via voluntary consent requirement

Risks

  • relies on officer compliance for accurate reporting
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The effectiveness of the policy relies heavily on officer adherence to new documentation requirements

Limitation

Analysis is based on a summary abstract rather than full legislative text

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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