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LB222 would limit non-safety traffic stops and require consent for non-probable-cause vehicle searches, sponsor says
Summary
Senator Terrell McKinney introduced LB222, proposing to limit traffic stops for non-safety violations and to require written consent before vehicle searches absent probable cause.
Senator Terrell McKinney told the Judiciary Committee LB222 would limit traffic stops for non-safety violations and require written consent before non-probable-cause searches of vehicles, arguing the change would reduce unnecessary police encounters and racial disparities in stops and searches.
McKinney said nonsafety traffic stops “do not reduce crime or enhance public safety” and disproportionately affect Black…
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