SB1126 aims to end civil asset forfeiture without conviction in Hawaii, ensuring property is not seized without due process.
SB1126 seeks to reform Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture laws by prohibiting the seizure of personal property without conviction. The bill stipulates that property can only be forfeited if the owner has been convicted of a felony offense. It also mandates that forfeited property proceeds be distributed to government units, prosecuting attorneys, and the criminal forfeiture fund. The act emphasizes that it does not affect ongoing legal proceedings and takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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