Asset forfeiture; require hearing to challenge.

HB 836 requires courts to hold hearings when individuals challenge asset forfeitures. It allows property owners to argue that forfeiting their assets (like vehicles or homes) would be disproportionate to the offense, considering factors such as the offense's seriousness, impact on the owner's livelihood, and hardship to family members. If a court finds forfeiture excessive, the property must be returned within 15 days. This bill directly affects people whose property is seized by law enforcement, particularly in drug-related cases, by strengthening due process before assets are taken.