H 1851
An Act relative to forfeiture reform
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to forfeiture reform,’ focuses on addressing human trafficking through changes to the state’s forfeiture laws. It aims to ensure that assets seized in connection with human trafficking cases are appropriately utilized to support victim services and prevention efforts. The bill seeks to strengthen the process for identifying and recovering assets related to trafficking crimes, ultimately providing more resources for victims and combating this serious crime.
Key provisions
- Strengthens the process for identifying and recovering assets linked to human trafficking.
- Ensures that forfeited assets are prioritized for victim support services.
- Clarifies the legal framework surrounding asset forfeiture in human trafficking cases.
- Addresses potential loopholes in current forfeiture laws that could hinder the recovery of trafficking-related assets.
- Requires the state to track and report on the use of forfeited assets for victim services.
Who is affected
- Victims of human trafficking
- Law enforcement agencies
- The judiciary
- State government agencies responsible for victim services
- Asset forfeiture investigators
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to refine the legal procedures for asset forfeiture specifically related to human trafficking.
- It intends to prioritize the use of recovered assets to directly benefit victims of trafficking.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill H.1851 194th (Current)
An Act relative to forfeiture reform
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1851) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to human trafficking forfeiture reform. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1851
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4397 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
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