State Drug Testing Laws
This summary of state drug testing laws enacted in 2005 provides a nice overview of various state laws on this subject. Legislation was enacted in the following states:
- California - Testing of Drivers of School Vehicles
- District of Columbia - Testing of Public-Sector Employees/Those with Direct Access to Children
- Maine - Notification of Test Results; Confirmation Tests
- Minnesota - Random Testing of Professional Athletes
- Montana - Oral Fluids Testing Permitted; DOT Regulations Mirrored
- North Carolina - Reporting to State of CDL Driver Positives
- South Dakota - Testing of Public-Sector Job Applicants
- Tennessee - Drug Testing of Employee/Drivers for Childcare Agencies
- Texas - Reporting to State of CDL Positives
- Washington - Reporting to State of CDL Positives and Refusals-to-Test
Thanks to the Jackson Lewis Legal Update and its reference to The Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace for this information.