CA SB277

Peace officers may only request consent to search an individual, their property, or effects when investigating a crime and having reasonable suspicion the person possesses evidence of criminal activity

Before conducting a consensual search, officers must advise the individual that consent is voluntary, explain the scope of the search, and record the individual's consent

Officers must stay within the explained scope of the search and immediately stop if the individual withdraws consent

Unsolicited consent searches are permitted if officers follow the same procedural safeguards, including advising of voluntary nature, confirming scope, and recording consent

Local jurisdictions may adopt more protective requirements than those in the bill, and officers must comply with any applicable state law, local ordinance, or agency policy that provides greater protections