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MA S952

To recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. It amends Chapter 10 of the General Laws to make any holder of a winning lottery ticket who is convicted of certain sexual offenses ineligible for the remaining portion of the prize. The bill also amends Section 55 of Chapter 265 to subject all monies used or intended to be used to facilitate certain sexual offenses to forfeiture, with the forfeited funds to be made available for victim restitution. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of property subject to forfeiture under Section 56 of Chapter 265 to include monies received from the State Lottery Commission that were used or intended to be used to facilitate these sexual offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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