An act relating to seizure and forfeiture reporting

This bill requires Vermont law enforcement agencies to maintain detailed records of property seizures and forfeitures, including information about the property's value, source, and final disposition. It mandates that the Department of Public Safety compile annual reports on these seizures and submit them to the state's Judiciary committees, while also creating a searchable public website with machine-readable data. The law specifies how agencies can use proceeds from forfeited property, allowing them to cover reporting costs and fees, and includes provisions for confidential informant cases where reporting can be postponed. These requirements apply retroactively to seizures occurring on or after January 1, 2024.