HOUSE BILL 1139

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Genn

Entitled:

Handgun Offenses - Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles

Synopsis:

Allowing the seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle in which a handgun offense is committed; establishing certain defenses; providing certain procedures and standards for the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles; providing for the disposition of forfeited motor vehicles and proceeds; providing for the rights of certain lienholders; allowing a court to review certain decisions and take certain actions relating to the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles; etc.

Legislative History

House Action

2/8

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS - GENERAL

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES

FORFEITURE

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

LIENS -see also- MECHANICS' LIENS, SECURITY INTERESTS

MOTOR VEHICLES - GENERAL -see also- ABANDONED VEHICLES

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36C-1 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available