An Act to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking

This bill amends Massachusetts laws to protect the privacy and employment prospects of survivors of human trafficking who have been charged with crimes. It requires courts to seal arrest and court records for trafficking victims if the charges are dismissed, the defendant is found not guilty, or the prosecution is dropped. By sealing these records, the law ensures that survivors can legally state they have no criminal record on job applications and prevents employers or public agencies from seeing their sealed history. The primary goal is to reduce barriers to public employment and help survivors rebuild their lives without the stigma of a criminal record.