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MA H3077

MA H3077
Relative to timely restitution payments


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Department of Revenue to collect unpaid amounts of restitution payments to victims of crime by withholding wages of offenders. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Revenue to collect unpaid restitution payments to victims of crime by withholding the wages of the offenders. It establishes a Division of Restitution Enforcement within the Department of Revenue to implement this program, and allows the Commissioner to promulgate regulations for its effective administration. The goal is to ensure timely restitution payments to victims and their families, as defined in the state's crime victims' rights law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5250 (on 10/03/2022)

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