**Friday, March 16, 2012**
CHICAGO - March 16, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:
Bill No.: HB 1927
An Act Concerning: Criminal Law
The bill clarifies the process to allow the court to release seized property - after probable cause for forfeiture is found at the preliminary hearing, but before completion of the criminal case - if a substantial hardship would result from the property being detained until the completion of the forfeiture proceeding.
Action: Signed
Effective Date: Immediately
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