Asset forfeiture; requiring forfeiture proceedings follow related criminal convictions. Effective date.

SB 673 requires that Oklahoma's asset forfeiture proceedings for property seized under specific laws (like vehicles used in crimes or stolen livestock equipment) must follow a criminal conviction for the underlying offense. This means prosecutors can only seek forfeiture after a person is convicted, not during an investigation. If the district attorney fails to file a forfeiture action within 90 days of seizure, the property must be returned to the owner. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes 21 O.S. § 1738 and 63 O.S. § 2-506 to implement this change, directly affecting property owners whose assets are seized pending criminal cases.