AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSUMPTION OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

HB 6358 allows police to stop and search vehicles based on the smell of cannabis or burnt cannabis, and to stop a vehicle if a driver or passenger is seen using cannabis products. It directly affects drivers and passengers who consume cannabis in vehicles, as officers can now initiate stops for these reasons. The bill amends existing statutes to change how law enforcement handles cannabis-related vehicle stops, focusing on preventing impairment-related crashes. The stated purpose is to reduce deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving.