AB 1884: Interscholastic athletics: drug testing: suspensions: nicotine use.
The bill requires public and private secondary schools to adopt a policy that establishes a drug testing program for pupils in grades 7 to 12. The program must include nicotine testing for athletic extracurricular activities and can include testing for alcohol and controlled substances for other extracurricular activities. The testing must be random and suspicionless, unless there is a reasonable suspicion of nicotine use. The program conditions the participation in athletic extracurricular activities on participation in the drug testing program. The results of the drug tests cannot be made available to criminal or juvenile authorities, except as specified. The results must be shared with the superintendent, coach, adult leader, and pupil's parents or other person having legal custody. A pupil who tests positive three times can be prohibited from participating in athletic extracurricula…
| Apr. 17, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 13, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on ED. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Read second time and amended. |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on ED. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 7). |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T. |