H3297
An Act relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting
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Bill overview
This bill requires the state to collect and publicly report data on civil asset forfeiture cases. Specifically, it mandates the reporting of information such as the type of asset seized, the charges against the owner, and the outcome of the case. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in the process of civil asset forfeiture, which allows law enforcement to seize property suspected of being connected to criminal activity without a criminal conviction.
Key provisions
- Requires the collection of data on civil asset forfeiture cases.
- Mandates the reporting of details about seized assets.
- Requires reporting of charges against property owners.
- Requires reporting of the outcome of forfeiture cases.
- Establishes a public database for this information.
- Defines ‘civil asset forfeiture’ for reporting purposes.
- Specifies the agencies responsible for data collection and reporting.
- Sets a deadline for the initial data report.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Individuals and businesses whose property is subject to forfeiture
- The public
- State government agencies
- The Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- Increases transparency regarding civil asset forfeiture procedures.
- Provides greater public access to information about forfeiture cases.
- May lead to increased scrutiny of civil asset forfeiture practices.
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
Cosponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill H.3297 194th (Current)
An Act relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3297) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Nicholas A. Boldyga Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3297
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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