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The Speed Return Bill
New bill aims to speed up return of seized property
Controlled substances, revised forfeiture procedures
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help people get their property back faster if it is taken by the police without charges.
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If this bill passes, people could get their belongings back quickly without having to prove they did nothing wrong. It is important to support this change to protect innocent people.
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The facts
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- Property seized without charges must be returned within thirty days.
- Owners do not need to prove their property was legally obtained.
- Police cannot make owners sign away their rights before returning property.
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