Just the smell of marijuana would not give police officers probable cause to search a vehicle under a bill passed by the Illinois Senate. There have already been court rulings on the matter but the legislation makes sure this is state law. It’s sponsored by Senator Rachel Ventura of Joliet.
“The owner of cannabis has been a tool to harass and used to search minorities. This law would help protect all Illinoisans 4th Amendment Constitutional rights.”
The bill also removes a requirement that pot must be transported in an odor-proof container. It now moves to the house.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
