Bill
S 177
Overview: S 177, "Search and Seizure, Marijuana Odor", was introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2025. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary.Purpose and Intent
Overview: S 177, "Search and Seizure, Marijuana Odor", was introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2025. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of S 177 is to prohibit law enforcement from using the odor of marijuana as the sole basis for conducting a search or seizure. The bill aims to address concerns that this practice has led to disproportionate targeting of minority communities and infringes on civil liberties.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits law enforcement from conducting a search or seizure based solely on the odor of marijuana
- Requires additional probable cause or a warrant for any search or seizure related to marijuana
- Provides for the exclusion of evidence obtained through searches based solely on marijuana odor
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact law enforcement agencies and individuals suspected of marijuana-related offenses. It would limit the ability of police to conduct searches and seizures based on the smell of marijuana alone, potentially reducing the number of such encounters.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: S 177 has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration. If reported out of committee, the bill would then proceed to a full Senate vote. Passage in the Senate would send the bill to the House for further action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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