HOUSE BILL 75

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Hammen

Entitled:

Prostitution or Lewdness - Seizure and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles

Synopsis:

Allowing the seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle used in connection with soliciting an act of prostitution or lewdness; establishing defenses; providing procedures for the seizure, maintenance, forfeiture, and return of motor vehicles; providing for the disposition of forfeited motor vehicles and proceeds of sales of forfeited motor vehicles; providing for the rights of lienholders; allowing a court to review decisions and take actions relating to the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles; etc.

Legislative History

House Action

8/27

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judiciary

1/15

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

2/3

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FORFEITURE

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK

PROSTITUTION

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 17A )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)