H1789

Relative to profits from crime

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1789 establishes a new chapter to address profits from crime, requiring entities to file bonds and notifying victims of contracts with.

Massachusetts H1789 introduces a new chapter to manage profits from crime. It mandates that any entity contracting with a defendant, knowing the contract may involve crime proceeds, must file a bond with the Division of Victim Compensation. This bond is to cover any proceeds from the crime. If victims' claims are satisfied or no claims are filed within three years, half of the bond is returned to the contracting party, while the other half goes to the victim compensation fund. The division can hold the bond if the contract involves crime proceeds.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order