Introduced
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To expand the power of government to seize and sell an owner’s property, so that it applies to the contents of a building deemed a "nuisance" because they are connected with unlawful gun violence or human trafficking. Under this power the property owner does not need to be charged or convicted of a crime, and most of the proceeds from the taking go to the law enforcement agencies involved.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5250, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5250 would require law enforcement agencies to file detailed monthly reports on number of criminal asset forfeiture proceedings concluded, pending or “negotiated".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To prohibit a law enforcement agency from charging the owner or possessor seized property for the expenses involved unless a court has actually ordered the property to be sold.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify the definition of "controlled substance" in the bill, and strike out language defining and applying the law's provisions to a "dangerous building".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 77 to 33 (details)
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amendment offered
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To require a defendant to be served a copy of the summons and complaint for the law's provisions to be imposed.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)
To expand the power of government to seize and sell an owner’s property, so that it applies to the contents of a building deemed a "nuisance" because they are connected with unlawful gun violence or human trafficking. Under this power the property owner does not need to be charged or convicted of a crime, and most of the proceeds from the taking go to the law enforcement agencies involved.
Passed in the House 72 to 34 (details)
