Asset Forfeiture
Now in Effect: Utah Law Reforms Asset Forfeiture, Opts Out of Federal Equitable Sharing Program
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (May 5, 2021) – Today, a Utah law goes into effect that reforms the state’s asset forfeiture laws and opts the state out of the federal “equitable sharing” program. Sen. Todd Weiler (R) introduced Senate Bill 98 (SB98) on Jan. 19. The...
2nd Amendment: What the Heck is Happening in Texas?
Some bad news, followed by more bad news, unfortunately. A “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” bill in Texas has a pretty major loophole – and another effort has an even bigger one. This could certainly happen in other states too – if no one’s paying attention. Path...
To the Governor: Arizona Passes Bill to Require a Criminal Conviction for Asset Forfeiture
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Apr. 29, 2021) – Yesterday, the Arizona Senate gave final approval to a bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws and prohibit the state from taking a person’s property without a criminal conviction in most cases. The proposed...
North Carolina Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Asset Forfeiture Program
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 27, 2021) – A bill introduced in the North Carolina House would limit the state’s participation in a federal program that allows local police to circumvent stringent state asset forfeiture laws by passing cases off to the feds. A...