2015 House Bill 4508

Limit civil asset forfeiture in minor marijuana crime

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To revise illegal drug law to establish that a vehicle used to transport one ounce or less of marijuana purchased for personal use is not subject to civil asset forfeiture provisions that give police agencies the power to seize and sell a person’s property even if the person is not charged or convicted of a crime.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 26, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 4, 2015

Passed in the House 81 to 28 (details)

To revise illegal drug laws to establish that a vehicle used to transport one ounce or less of marijuana purchased for personal use is not subject to civil asset forfeiture provisions that give police agencies the power to seize and sell a person’s property even if the person is not charged or convicted of a crime.

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary