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MO HB973

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peace officers must obtain written consent before conducting a consensual search of a vehicle from the person authorized to grant permission

  • The consent form must include: date and location of stop, name and ID number of requesting officer, names and ID numbers of additional officers involved in the consent discussion

  • The form must inform the person of their right to refuse consent and their right to withdraw consent at any time for any reason

  • The form must inform the person of their right to be present during the search (which may be waived) and include check-off boxes for granting or refusing consent

  • Requirements do not apply to searches based on probable cause, searches incident to lawful arrest, or searches with other legal basis besides consent

Legislative Description

Requires a peace officer to obtain written consent prior to conducting a consensual search of a vehicle

Last Action

Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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