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HB 6656 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ALLOWING POLICE OFFICERS TO REQUEST CONSENT TO SEARCH A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.

HB 6656 allows police officers to request a driver's consent to search their vehicle during a routine traffic stop. This directly affects drivers stopped for traffic violations, as officers can now ask for permission to search their car. The bill amends state law (title 54) to explicitly permit this consent request, which was previously restricted. The stated purpose is to restore consent searches as a tool for officers to carry out their duties.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAllows police to request vehicle searches during traffic stops, reducing defendant rights regarding unreasonable searches and expanding police authority without probable cause.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Jan 24, 2025
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