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HB 836·MS·house

Asset forfeiture; require hearing to challenge.

FailedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Calvert
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill lets people whose property has been seized petition a court to review the forfeiture and must prove the seizure is excessive. It sets a hearing without a jury, lists factors a judge must weigh, and orders the property returned within 15 days if the court finds the forfeiture disproportionate. The measure failed and died in committee.

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