HB 41 Burnett, Ingrid
HB 41 -- ASSET FORFEITURE
SPONSOR: Burnett
This bill specifies that qualified immunity is waived in any case involving civil asset forfeiture. Additionally, the bill allows a person to bring a civil suit if his or her assets were wrongfully seized in an asset forfeiture proceeding. The person may recover three times the damages for the wrongfully-seized assets if he or she obtains a favorable judgment.