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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1269

HB 1269: Civil forfeiture proceedings

Concerning seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting.

Summary

  • Creates a new chapter governing civil asset forfeiture, which is applicable to seizures under a variety of statutes and which, among other things:
  • explicitly provides that the burden of proof is on the seizing agency;
  • allows prevailing claimants to recover attorneys' fees;
  • requires that, when ordered to return property, the seizing agency return it in the same or substantially similar condition as when seized; and
  • makes all seizing agencies subject to detailed reporting requirements.
  • Makes similar changes to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1269), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Matt Shea (R-4)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1269, SHB 1269

AN ACT Relating to seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Matt Shea (R-4)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Roger Goodman D-45Bob McCaslin R-4

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1269)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1269)
  4. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1269)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1269)
  6. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1269)
  7. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. Minority; do not pass.
  9. Minority; without recommendation.
  10. Referred to Appropriations.
  11. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 1269 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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