An Act relative to profits from crime
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to track and monitor the profits generated by incarcerated individuals from criminal activities. The goal is to ensure that victims of crime receive compensation for losses resulting from these profits. The bill seeks to address the issue of incarcerated individuals profiting from their crimes and potentially provide restitution to victims.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons.
- Require the division to track and report on such profits.
- Establish a mechanism for compensating victims of crime based on these profits.
- The bill is intended to address the financial impact on victims of crime.
Who is affected
- Victims of crime
- Incarcerated individuals
- Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new framework for tracking and compensating victims based on profits generated by incarcerated individuals.
- It expands the existing role of the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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