An Act relative to civil asset forfeiture transparency and data reporting

This bill requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to publicly report detailed information about property seized and forfeited through civil asset forfeiture proceedings. It mandates that the attorney general, district attorneys, and police departments submit annual itemized reports to state committees and the executive office by January 31 each year. Additionally, the bill directs the executive office to create a searchable public website where citizens can access specific data on seized items, including the seizing agency, seizure date, property description, estimated value, and the final disposition of the assets. The legislation also ensures that reports include details about whether property owners were suspected of crimes and whether they had legal representation, while protecting sensitive criminal offender and personal privacy information.