Bill > A06335

This bill modifies the distribution of funds from asset forfeiture proceedings in New York, specifically changing how moneys realized through forfeiture are allocated among different funds and agencies. Under the revised law, 40% of remaining forfeiture funds (after initial distributions) will now be directed to the chemical dependence service fund, which was previously set to receive 40% of remaining funds after all distributions. The bill also adjusts the percentage of funds allocated to the claiming authority, reducing it from 15% to 5%, while maintaining provisions for covering actual costs and expenses related to investigation, preparation, and litigation of forfeiture actions. These changes appear to shift more resources toward addressing chemical dependency services while slightly reducing the proportion of funds retained by law enforcement agencies involved in asset forfeiture actions. The modifications are technical in nature and aim to refine the existing asset forfeiture funding allocation framework in New York's civil practice law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6335