State agencies (existing): generally; use of open fields doctrine by law enforcement officers and state agencies; prohibit. Creates new act.

Summary

HB 6128 creates a new act that prohibits state law‑enforcement officers and agencies from relying on the open fields doctrine when conducting searches. The measure affects police, other state investigators and any person whose property might be examined under that doctrine. It aims to strengthen privacy protections by requiring a warrant or other legal authority for such searches.

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