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HCR 101 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Stefanski
Establishes the La. Commission on Civil Asset Forfeiture to make recommendations regarding
reforming current asset forfeiture laws that allow law enforcement to seize and forfeit assets from
criminals while better protecting the due process rights of La. residents.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. State that current civil asset forfeiture laws in Louisiana should be studied to evaluate the
laws' reporting requirements and their effect on property owners, instead of stating that
the laws do not provide adequate reporting requirements or protections for property
owners.
2. Remove provision which states that Louisiana civil asset forfeiture laws puts the burden
of proof on the owner of the property.
3. Add superintendent of state police, or his designee, and the president of the La. Clerks
of Court Assoc., or his designee, to the commission membership.