Massachusetts S1186 ensures fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor.
Massachusetts S1186 amends state law to ensure fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor. It allows victims to receive compensation for lost income due to deprivation of liberty, with a maximum award of $25,000. Compensation is calculated based on the Massachusetts minimum wage and is limited to two years, with a yearly cap of $12,500. The bill also provides for compensation to parents or legal guardians of minor victims under specific conditions.
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