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Florida House Passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Unanimously

Unanimous Vote in House Follows Last Week’s Unanimous Support in the Senate;  Coalition of Reform Advocates and Law Enforcement Urge Gov. Scott to Sign Into Law

FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2016. Today, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed SB 1044, reforming Florida’s “Contraband Forfeiture Act,” sending the legislation to Gov. Scott’s desk for a signature. Last week the Senate passed the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Brandes, in a 38–0 vote.

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