Bill > H1424

This bill proposes to amend existing laws to ensure that certain fines collected from criminal convictions are deposited into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund (HTTF), which is a fund established to support victims of human trafficking. Specifically, the bill adds references to several sections within chapters 265 and 272 of the General Laws, which deal with various crimes including those related to human trafficking. This means that fines imposed under these newly specified sections, along with any interest or earnings generated from these funds, will now be directed to the HTTF. The bill also introduces a new section to chapter 272 that explicitly requires courts to transmit fines collected under certain provisions to the state treasurer, who will then deposit them into the HTTF. In essence, this legislation aims to increase the financial resources available to assist victims of human trafficking by broadening the scope of fines that contribute to the dedicated trust fund.