TN HB2403 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-15 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, changes the burden of proof for asset forfeitures from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; requires a criminal conviction, with certain limited exceptions, before a forfeiture may be completed; makes various other revisions to asset forfeiture provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7; Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 53, Chapter 11.

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Title

As introduced, changes the burden of proof for asset forfeitures from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence; requires a criminal conviction, with certain limited exceptions, before a forfeiture may be completed; makes various other revisions to asset forfeiture provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 7; Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 53, Chapter 11.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-15HouseTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
2016-03-09HousePlaced on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/15/2016
2016-02-24HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2016-01-27HouseAssigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2016-01-27HouseP2C, ref. to Criminal Justice Committee
2016-01-25HouseP1C.
2016-01-21HouseIntro.
2016-01-21HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB1494 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-14 - Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.

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