Enacts the "criminal forfeiture process act"; repealer
This bill replaces New York's existing criminal forfeiture process with a new "Criminal Forfeiture Process Act." It applies specifically to property seized in connection with certain felony drug offenses, prostitution, driving under the influence, or property seized during hot pursuit of a felony suspect. Key changes include requiring courts to hold prompt hearings after seizure, mandating notice to all known property owners (including "innocent owners" who didn't know their property was used in crime), and making forfeiture proceedings part of the criminal trial rather than a separate civil case. The law also clarifies that contraband or stolen property must be disposed of or returned per state law, and prohibits civil forfeiture.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 9, 2025
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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