E2SHB 1440 — Concerning seizure and forfeiture procedures and reporting.

What this bill does

Establishes a new chapter governing civil asset forfeiture under laws relating to specified criminal activity, and establishes standard procedures and requirements for seizure and forfeiture proceedings. Establishes detailed reporting requirements applicable to all seizing agencies, and requires the Washington State Patrol to collect this information and make it publicly available on its website in a searchable format. Amends civil asset forfeiture provisions under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to conform to requirements under the new civil asset forfeiture chapter. Provides that the Service Members' Civil Relief Act applies to civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 5, 2025
  64 yea · 33 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 24, 2025
  58 yea · 37 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 23, 2025
  28 yea · 20 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 10, 2025
  29 yea · 20 nay

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