AN ACT CONCERNING CONSENT TO SEARCH MOTOR VEHICLES AND POLICE PURSUITS.

HB 6663 restores police officers' ability to request consent to search a motor vehicle when they have reasonable suspicion that a weapon, contraband, or evidence of a crime is inside. It also requires revising the model police pursuit policy to allow officers to pursue individuals suspected of committing certain property crimes. The bill directly affects drivers during traffic stops and police officers conducting patrols. Key provisions include clarifying the standard for seeking consent (reasonable suspicion) and limiting permitted pursuits to specific property crime scenarios. These changes update existing statutes without altering fundamental legal standards.