2017 House Bill 4485

Restrict warrantless residence searches

Introduced in the House

April 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To establish that a law enforcement officer may not search a residence without a search warrant if a resident expressly objects, even if another resident consents after the objector is no longer physically present. This would not apply if one resident is the victim of a crime committed by another resident, or in “exigent” circumstances, meaning there is imminent danger to people, a suspect may escape or evidence may be destroyed.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice