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...
Signed by the Governor: Utah Law Reforms Asset Forfeiture, Opts Out of Federal Equitable Sharing Program
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 17, 2021) – Yesterday, Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law 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...
To the Governor: Utah Passes Bill to Opt Out of Federal Asset Forfeiture Program
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 5, 2021) – Yesterday, the Utah House unanimously gave final approval to a bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws and opt out of a federal program that allows state and local police to circumvent tighter state asset...