S. 263In Committee
FAIR Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes stricter federal civil asset forfeiture rules by speeding notice, raising proof standards, expanding owner protections, and ending equitable sharing of forfeited assets
Key points
- Require faster seizure notice
- Require counsel for indigent owners
- Repeal equitable sharing authority
- Increase forfeiture proof standard
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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