Bill > SB492

This bill proposes to repeal several sections of Oklahoma state law (63 O.S. 2021) related to asset forfeiture, which is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property believed to be connected to criminal activity. Specifically, the bill eliminates existing statutes that governed various aspects of asset forfeiture, including sections defining property subject to forfeiture, rules for seizing vehicles used in drug manufacturing, procedures for property seizure, summary forfeiture of certain substances, requirements for providing notice of seizure and forfeiture proceedings, guidelines for itemizing and destroying seized property, and rules for disposing of seized property. By repealing these sections, the bill effectively removes the current legal framework for asset forfeiture in Oklahoma. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, which provides ample time for legal and law enforcement systems to adapt to the change in law.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb492&Session=2600