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HB 2673

To require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individual

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Anders and 7 co-sponsors

HB 2673: To require a guilty verdict before property seizure OverviewBill Number: HB 2673 Title: To require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an ind

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Bill Summary · HB 2673

HB 2673: To require a guilty verdict before property seizure

Overview

Bill Number: HB 2673
Title: To require a guilty verdict, before any property of any type are taken from an individual
Status: To House Judiciary
Introduced: February 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 2673 is to establish a requirement for a guilty verdict before any property, real or personal, can be seized from an individual. The bill aims to provide greater protections for individual property rights and ensure due process is followed in cases of asset forfeiture.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the seizure or forfeiture of any real or personal property from an individual unless they have been convicted of a criminal offense in a court of law
  • Requires a guilty verdict to be rendered before the government can initiate any property seizure proceedings
  • Applies this requirement to all types of property, including cash, vehicles, real estate, and other assets
  • Provides exceptions for certain emergency situations where there is an immediate threat to public safety

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals who may be subject to asset forfeiture proceedings would be protected from having their property seized without a criminal conviction
  • Law enforcement agencies that currently use civil asset forfeiture as an investigative tool would face new restrictions and requirements
  • Prosecutors would need to secure criminal convictions before pursuing forfeiture of an individual's property

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 2673 has been introduced in the state legislature and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for initial consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. If approved by the House, it would move to the Senate for further review and potential passage. The bill's timeline and prospects for enactment remain to be determined as it progresses through the legislative process.

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

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