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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to criminal forfeiture. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to reform the criminal forfeiture process. It defines key terms related to forfeiture, such as "abandoned property," "contraband," and "instrumentality." The bill outlines the circumstances under which a court may order the forfeiture of proceeds, property traceable to the crime, and property used as an instrumentality in the commission of certain drug-related felonies. It establishes procedures for seizing and forfeiting property, including provisions for pre-trial hearings, burden of proof requirements, and protections for innocent owners and lienholders. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to report comprehensive data on seizures and forfeitures to the Attorney General annually.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Evandro Carvalho (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2316 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2316.pdf |
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