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A 1730

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

Authorizes seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels, and aircraft used to traffic counterfeit goods, disrupting supply chains by removing key transport assets.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 1730

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1730 (Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 1730
  • Title: Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods
  • Sponsor: David Weprin (primary)
  • Status: Referred to Codes (as of January 14, 2025)
  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Relation to other measures: Companion and related bills exist (e.g., S 5885 and multiple prior-session A bills such as A 1817, A 681, A 3799, etc.), indicating ongoing legislative interest in asset forfeiture tied to counterfeit activity.

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to authorize the seizure and forfeiture of certain property—specifically vehicles, vessels, and aircraft—that are used in the transport, distribution, or facilitation of counterfeit goods. The core aim is to disrupt the infrastructure of counterfeit operations by removing assets that enable such activity.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Authorization to seize: Vehicles, vessels, and aircraft used in the trafficking or facilitation of counterfeit goods can be subject to seizure.
  • Forfeiture mechanism: Seized properties may be forfeited to the state or to the appropriate governmental entity managing enforcement outcomes (exact mechanisms, thresholds, and processes would be defined in the full text).
  • Use of proceeds (potential detail to confirm): If provided in the full text, proceeds from forfeiture may be allocated according to established programs or funds; the current summary notes do not specify proceeds allocation.
  • Due process and procedures: The bill would establish legal processes governing seizure and forfeiture, including notice, burden of proof, potential holds, and avenues for challenges or appeals (the precise standards and timelines would be defined in the bill’s text).
  • Scope and definitions: The measure would define what qualifies as “used in counterfeit goods” and specify eligible types of property (vehicles, vessels, aircraft).

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s exact procedural details, definitions, or fiscal provisions. The description above reflects the stated purpose based on the title and status.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Potentially affected: Owners and operators of vehicles, vessels, and aircraft used in counterfeit activities; businesses involved in transporting or distributing counterfeit goods; law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies responsible for seizure and forfeiture actions.
  • Policy impact: Aims to deter counterfeit operations by targeting assets used in such schemes, potentially reducing supply-chain capabilities for counterfeit goods.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to Codes (Judiciary/Criminal Law policy area) on January 14, 2025.
  • Next steps in the legislative process: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee consideration, potential amendments,floor votes in the Assembly, and, if passed, movement to the Senate for consideration. Final enactment would require signature by the governor.

Context and considerations

  • The bill aligns with ongoing legislative interest in asset forfeiture as a tool against counterfeit goods, as evidenced by related companion bills (e.g., S 5885) and numerous prior-session proposals.
  • Readers may wish to review the full bill text for detailed definitions, thresholds, due-process protections (e.g., innocent owner protections, exemptions, timelines), and how seized assets are handled or redistributed.

For a complete understanding, access to the full bill text is recommended to confirm specific definitions, procedures, and fiscal provisions.

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

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