New York Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Forfeiture Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 16, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. Passage of the bill would also effectively opt the state out of a program that allows police to...
Oklahoma Bill Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Laws but Federal Loophole Would Remain
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Dec. 30, 2022) – A bill in the Oklahoma House would require a conviction before asset forfeiture, but the legislation leaves a loophole open that would allow police to continue using asset forfeiture by partnering with the feds. Rep. Jim...
Texas Bill Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Laws But Federal Loophole Would Remain
AUSTIN, Texas (Dec. 12, 2022) – A bill prefiled in the Texas House would require a conviction before asset forfeiture, but the legislation leaves a loophole open that would allow police to continue using asset forfeiture by partnering with the feds. Rep. Harold...