Illinois is about to get a whole lot cooler.
There is currently a bill going through the Illinois Capitol that would prevent police from searching someone’s car based on the smell of marijuana. However, an officer would be given enough reason to search the vehicle if they see that the person behind the wheel is intoxicated, or if smoke is coming out of the car.
While law enforcement worries about public safety concerns that could arise over this, it has passed the Senate and is on its way to the house.
