Colorado Bill Would Require Criminal Conviction Before Asset Forfeiture and Further Opt State Out of Federal Program
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Colorado House would require a criminal conviction before the state could proceed with the asset forfeiture process in most cases. The enactment of this legislation would also further opt the state out of a...
New York Senate Committee Passes Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Forfeiture Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 17, 2023) – On Monday, a New York Senate committee passed a bill that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. Passage of the bill would also opt the state out of a program that allows police to circumvent...
Texas House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Program
AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2023) – Last Tuesday, a Texas House subcommittee held a hearing on a bill that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. The enactment of this legislation would also take a significant step toward...