Massachusetts S1054 provides compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude.
Massachusetts S1054 amends the General Laws to establish a compensation program for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude. It allows victims to receive up to $25,000 for lost income due to deprivation of liberty. The bill specifies that victims do not need to provide employment documentation at the time of the crime. Compensation awarded under this act does not count towards the maximum award for crime victims. Additionally, the bill allows for compensation to parents or guardians of minor victims who are hospitalized or deceased due to the crime.
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