2023 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB337: Seizure and forfeiture; prohibit waiver of forfeiture and revise standard of proof.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-29-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Waivers Regarding Forfeitures; To Amend Section 41-29-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Standard Of Proof; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-153, 41-29-176.1, 41-29-181, 41-29-183 And 41-29-107.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics Website On Seized Property And The Prosecution Of Cases And Procedures For The Disposition Of Seized Property, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/9/2023
Referred To Judiciary B
House of Representatives
1/31/2023
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(1/31/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/9/202347.0 KB