Signed by the Governor: Colorado Bill Takes on Federal Asset Forfeiture Loophole

DENVER Colo. (June 12, 2017) – Last week, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law that will take a big step toward closing a federal asset forfeiture loophole.

A bipartisan coalition of two representatives and two senators introduced House Bill 1313 (HB1313) on April 3. The legislation primarily creates an extensive reporting system related to asset forfeiture that law enforcement…

Colorado House Passes Bill to Close Federal Asset Forfeiture Loophole in Most Situations

DENVER Colo. (May 3, 2017) – Today, the Colorado House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would take a big step toward closing a federal asset forfeiture loophole.

A bipartisan coalition of two representatives and two senators introduced House Bill 1313 (HB1313) on April 3. The legislation primarily creates an extensive reporting system related to asset forfeiture that law enforcement agencies…

Colorado Committee Passes Bill to Close Federal Asset Forfeiture Loophole in Most Situations

DENVER Colo. (May 1, 2017) – Last week, a Colorado House committee passed a bill that would take a big step toward closing a federal asset forfeiture loophole.

A bipartisan coalition of two representatives and two senators introduced House Bill 1313 (HB1313) on April 3. The legislation primarily creates an extensive reporting system related to asset forfeiture that law enforcement agencies would…