Bill Sponsors: TN HB2403 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Bill 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-03-15 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee [HB2403 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Sponsors

NameTypeSponsorshipDistrictFinancialEncyclopediaBiography
Representative Ron Travis [R]PrimarySponsored BillsHD-031FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Representative David Alexander [R]CosponsorSponsored BillsHD-039FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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