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NY A07815
Bill
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Requires all funds from assets lawfully seized and forfeited by county sheriffs or municipal police agencies to be deposited into the municipality's general fund
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Redirects forfeiture proceeds away from law enforcement agencies to general municipal budgets, increasing local government oversight of how these funds are spent
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Applies to any assets forfeited from original owners through lawful seizure processes
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishes the "New York municipal asset forfeiture accountability act" which requires that all funds lawfully seized by a county sheriff or other municipal police agency shall go to such municipalities' general fund.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026