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HD 5122

A communication from the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office (see Section 47 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting a report on its fiscal year 2025 expenditures for motor vehicle forfeiture funds

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires Cape and Islands DA to report FY2025 motor vehicle forfeiture expenditures, boosting transparency and accountability to the Legislature and public.

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Bill Summary · HD 5122

Summary of HD 5122 — Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office reporting on FY2025 motor vehicle forfeiture funds

Overview

HD 5122 is a proposed bill described as a communication from the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office. It references Section 47 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws and would require a report on the office’s fiscal year 2025 expenditures from motor vehicle forfeiture funds. The bill has been classified as a proposed bill and is currently “placed on file.”

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide fiscal transparency regarding the use of motor vehicle forfeiture funds by the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office.
  • To ensure reporting in accordance with existing law (Section 47 of Chapter 94C), informing the Legislature and the public about how forfeiture proceeds were spent during FY2025.
  • To facilitate accountability and oversight of asset-forfeiture-related expenditures by a district attorney’s office.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would require the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office to submit a report detailing its fiscal year 2025 expenditures from motor vehicle forfeiture funds.
  • While the exact data points are not enumerated in the summary provided, such reports typically cover total funds received, total expenditures, expenditure categories, sources of the funds, beginning and ending fund balances, and any transfers or compliance considerations necessary under law.
  • The reporting is anchored in Section 47 of Chapter 94C, indicating statutory authority and framework for the disclosure.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office (the entity submitting the report).
  • Legislative/supervisory bodies: Massachusetts Legislature and relevant committees or offices that request or review such reports.
  • Public interest: Residents and stakeholders who rely on transparency around how forfeiture funds are used.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: September 11, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Placed on file on September 11, 2025 (no further action indicated in the provided record).

Context and Impact

  • This is a reporting communication rather than a substantive policy change. Its main impact is enhanced transparency and accountability for motor vehicle forfeiture funds managed by the Cape and Islands DA’s Office.
  • It leverages existing statutory authority (Section 47 of Chapter 94C) to outline expenditures and ensure the Legislature is informed of FY2025 financial activity related to forfeiture funds.

Note: The full text of the report and any accompanying appendices are not provided here; the summary focuses on the stated purpose and likely content based on the bill description.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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