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NY S05199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Redirects forfeiture proceeds away from law enforcement agencies to general municipal budgets, increasing transparency and accountability over seized asset funds

  • Applies to any assets forfeited from original owners through lawful seizure processes

  • 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 CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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