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CT HB05692

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Candelora

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows police officers to use the odor of cannabis or burnt cannabis as a basis to stop or search a person or motor vehicle
  • Permits police to stop a motor vehicle if the driver or passenger is observed consuming cannabis
  • Requires the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and state/local police to track cannabis-related DUI accidents and stops separately from alcohol-related incidents
  • Establishes a statutory blood THC level at which an individual may be charged with driving under the influence
  • Requires consent for blood testing for suspected cannabis/drug-related DUI as a condition for obtaining a driver's license

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Consumption Of Cannabis In A Motor Vehicle.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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