The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1123, sponsored by Sen. Head and Sen. Bray, urging the legislative counsel to assign the study of civil forfeiture laws. Author Rep. Wesco stated that the bill requires the study committee to issue a final report to the legislative counsel containing the study committee’s findings and recommendations not later than November 1, 2017.
The Marion County Prosecutor and Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in favor of the bill. The bill passed 9-0.
Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1123