BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5060: Civil forfeiture burden

Changing the burden of proof in certain civil asset forfeiture hearings.

Summary

Changes the standard of proof in civil forfeiture for drug cases from the preponderance of the evidence to clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5060), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the burden of proof in civil asset forfeiture hearings;

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

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

SB 5060 (2025–26) Law enforcement personnel · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5060 (2023–24) Rental & vacant properties · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5060 (2021–22) Preservation of water rights · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5060 (2017–18) Adult family homes/number · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5060 (2015–16) Ag producers & agency staff · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5060 (2013–14) County elected officials · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5060 (2011–12) Mail theft · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5060 (2009–10) Manufactured wine & beer use · Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2009