The bill amends Sections 67-1001 and 37-2744 of the Idaho Code to enhance the responsibilities of the State Controller and improve the management of civil asset forfeitures. It requires the State Controller to store, maintain, and publish a current list of civil asset forfeitures, thereby increasing transparency and accountability in the handling of these assets by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill mandates that state and local law enforcement agencies share information relating to certain civil asset forfeitures with the State Controller, ensuring comprehensive data access for better oversight and management. Moreover, the bill outlines the distribution of proceeds from the sale of forfeited property, prioritizing expenses incurred during the seizure process before allocating remaining funds to the drug enforcement donation fund. It establishes procedures for the retention, sale, and destruction of seized property, including a requirement for a written inventory and supervision of destruction by the Idaho state police. New reporting requirements are also introduced, mandating law enforcement agencies to retain specific information about each seizure and submit it annually to the county prosecutor and the State Controller. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2026, to emphasize the urgency of these changes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-1001, 37-2744