Criminal procedure: search of persons.

Summary

SB 277 would add Section 833.6 to the Penal Code, specifying when a peace officer may search a person after a lawful stop and mandating a consent process when no warrant or probable cause exists. It requires officers to advise the person that consent is voluntary, explain the search scope, record the consent, and stop the search if consent is withdrawn. The bill also creates a state‑mandated local program for reimbursing local agencies for any costs incurred.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 708.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jan 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 21, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 22, 2026January 22 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. Jan 16, 2026Set for hearing January 22.
4. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
5. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
6. Apr 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 10, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
8. Apr 8, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 708.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 27, 2025Set for hearing April 8.
10. Mar 26, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
11. Mar 18, 2025Set for hearing April 1.
12. Mar 18, 2025April 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Weber Pierson · sponsor

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