CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 17, 2025) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and take significant steps to close a federal loophole that allows law enforcement to bypass state restrictions. Del. Chuck Horst and...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 30, 2025) – A Hawaii Senate committee unanimously passed a bill to reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws by requiring a criminal conviction before property can be seized. It also takes significant steps to close a federal loophole...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 20, 2025) – Lawmakers in Hawaii have introduced two bills aimed at reforming the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws, requiring a criminal conviction before property can be seized, and taking significant steps to close a federal loophole...
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2025) – A newly filed bill in the New York Assembly seeks to end civil asset forfeiture for most cases and curb participation in the federal equitable sharing program. Asm. Pamela Hunter and seven cosponsors filed Assembly Bill 1437...
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2025) – A bill introduced in the Colorado House would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and impose significant new restrictions on law enforcement’s ability to bypass state laws through federal forfeiture programs. Rep. Ken...
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 26, 2024) – A bill filed in the Texas House would repeal the state’s civil asset forfeiture law, and take a step toward opting the state out of the federal “equitable sharing” forfeiture program as well. Rep. Senfronia Thompson filed...
