Governor signs bill to reform civil asset forfeiture laws


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KFDI— Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill that makes changes in state law dealing with asset forfeiture. Senate Bill 458 reforms the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. It

KSNT News—Kansas Gov. signs civil asset forfeiture bill, several others. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that strengthens protections for people whose property has been seized. Senate Bill 458 makes changes to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. The bill establishes new guidelines for asset forfeiture, aiming to improve due process for property owners and increase governmental accountability. []

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