An act relating to limiting the circumstances under which an asset is subject to judicial forfeiture

This bill (H.591) limits when assets can be seized through judicial forfeiture. It requires that forfeiture only occur after a person is convicted of the underlying criminal offense, rather than before conviction. Proceeds from selling seized assets, after deducting costs ("offset"), must be deposited into the state's General Fund. The bill directly affects individuals facing asset forfeiture proceedings by changing the legal standard for seizure and directing funds to state general revenue.