S 1259
An Act to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a process for recovering assets obtained through sexual offenses. It proposes creating a specific role to oversee the identification and return of funds and property linked to crimes like sexual assault and exploitation. The goal is to hold offenders accountable by depriving them of the financial benefits derived from their illegal activities. This legislation seeks to address a gap in current law regarding asset recovery in these cases.
Key provisions
- Creation of a designated role to oversee asset recovery.
- Identification and seizure of assets linked to sexual offenses.
- Return of recovered assets to victims.
- Establishment of procedures for determining the source of funds.
- Potential for civil actions to pursue asset recovery.
- Coordination with existing law enforcement agencies.
- Investigation of financial transactions related to offenses.
- Tracking and reporting of recovered assets.
Who is affected
- Victims of sexual offenses
- State government
- Law enforcement agencies
- Judiciary
- Offenders convicted of sexual offenses
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated mechanism for asset recovery in sexual offense cases.
- May expand upon existing procedures for seizing assets.
- Could provide a clearer legal framework for victim compensation.
- Addresses a potential oversight in current legal processes.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1259 194th (Current)
An Act to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1259
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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