HB 1250: Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture
HB 1250 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 4, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act clarifies an existing requirement for the criminal conviction of a property owner by requiring that one or more criminal charges be brought as a prerequisite to any nuisance abatement or forfeiture proceeding. Existing law provides an exception to the conviction requirement for noninnocent owners who are not su...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides legal services for indigent defendants
- Reallocates forfeiture proceeds toward behavioral health services
Risks
- Limits direct funding to law enforcement grant programs
- Creates a new state-contracted legal defense program
Society
Benefits
- Strengthens due process by requiring criminal charges for forfeiture
- Ensures indigent defendants have legal counsel in forfeiture cases
Risks
- New administrative procedures may increase court case timelines
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential implementation challenges regarding the contract for indigent forfeiture counsel services
Analysis based on summary; full statutory text not reviewed
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