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MA S940

MA S940
To strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors


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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 strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. It introduces new definitions, including "prostituted person" and "survivor-of-prostitution-led exit programming." The bill amends existing laws to increase fines for soliciting a prostitute, with the fines being allocated to survivor-led exit programs. It also expands the crimes for which property can be forfeited, with the proceeds going to these exit programs. Additionally, the bill establishes an interagency committee to address various aspects of prostitution, including prevention, housing, employment, and treatment. Finally, the bill expands the circumstances under which a criminal record can be expunged for certain prostitution-related offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

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