The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 202, seeks to amend title 54 of the general statutes to allow for consent searches of motor vehicles, aligning them with the existing provisions that permit consent searches of pedestrians. This change aims to clarify and expand the legal framework surrounding consent searches, ensuring that law enforcement has the same authority to conduct searches of vehicles as they do for individuals on foot.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that explicitly permits these consent searches for motor vehicles. This legislative change is intended to enhance law enforcement's ability to conduct searches while maintaining the principle of consent, thereby potentially improving public safety and law enforcement efficiency.