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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to human trafficking forfeiture reform. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to reform the forfeiture laws in Massachusetts. It would amend existing laws to limit the types of property that can be forfeited, require a criminal conviction before forfeiture, and establish additional protections for innocent owners and third parties. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to report annually on their seizures and forfeitures, and prohibits them from directly transferring seized property to federal agencies for forfeiture. Overall, the bill aims to create more safeguards and transparency around the forfeiture process in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (33)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5148 (on 11/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3367 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3367.pdf |
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