SB1222 - Missouri - SB1222 - Requires construction employees to take drug tests before working on projects on school and state property

SB 1222 - This act requires contractors to have a drug and alcohol testing program in place in order to work on school property. Employers may contract with a third-party to administer the program. With the submission of a bid, a contractor must provide a statement stipulating that the contractor and all subcontractors slated to work on the project have a testing policy in place. Before employees are tested, the employer must provide the employee with a written policy statement explaining the employee's rights to challenge any positive result. Employees shall not work on a project unless they test negative within twelve months of the start date of the project. After the project commences, the employer may require an employee to submit to reasonable suspicion testing if the employer has reason to believe that the employee is using drugs in violation of the employer's policies. Specific circumstances upon which an employer may infer drug use are provided. Employers are required to [...]

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