The issue
HB 1071 / SB 51 removes the sole use of the odor of cannabis as the basis for stops and searches by law enforcement. We are supporting this bill for two reasons.
First, the use of cannabis odor as the sole basis for stops and searches has been shown to lead to significant racial disparities in policing – particularly in Black communities. This results in a system that perpetuates discriminatory practices and contributes to the unjust over-policing of communities of color.
Second, relying solely on the odor of cannabis as a basis for searches can lead to false positives and undermine the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals. This means that law enforcement can use this odor as a pretext to stop and search individuals who may not have done anything wrong, leading to unnecessary and intrusive police interactions.
The Challenge
In order to address these issues - HB 1071 / SB 51 needs to pass through
both of these committees:
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
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