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MA H3233

MA H3233
Relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires state and local law enforcement agencies to annually report data on their use of civil asset forfeiture, a process where law enforcement can seize and keep property suspected of involvement in criminal activity even without a conviction. The bill mandates reporting on the total value and types of property seized, as well as the number of seizures and how the forfeited proceeds were used. This data reporting aims to increase transparency and oversight of civil asset forfeiture practices in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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