To the Governor: Hawaii Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Loophole Remains
HONOLULU, Hawaii (April 29, 2019) – Last Thursday, the Hawaii House gave final approval to a bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in most cases. But the legislation leaves a...
Hawaii Senate Passes Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Loophole Remains
HONOLULU, Hawaii (April 10, 2019) – On Tuesday, the Hawaii Senate passed a bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in most cases. But the legislation leaves a loophole in place...
Hawaii Committee Approves Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Loophole Remains
HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 20, 2019) – Last Thursday, a Hawaii Senate Committee passed a bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in most cases. But the legislation leaves a loophole...