Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 496: Criminal procedure; scent of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp; provide imitations on stops, searches, seizures, or arrests

Introduced Last action February 20, 2025: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 496 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; scent of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp; provide imitations on stops, searches, seizures, or arrests. Primary sponsor: Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic), Akbar Ali (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jasmine Clark (Democratic); Tanya Miller (Democratic); Jordan Ridley (Republican); Derrick Jackson (Democratic); and 2 more.