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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Nick Boldyga (R)*,
Dan Sena (D)*,
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3233 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3233.pdf |
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