An Act to recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses

This Massachusetts bill allows the state to seize money and lottery winnings used to commit specific sexual offenses, directing those funds toward victim restitution. It expands the list of crimes subject to asset forfeiture to include violations of sections 22 through 24C and sections 50 or 51 of Chapter 265, which cover offenses like human trafficking and sexual servitude. The legislation specifically targets lottery prizes that have not yet been paid out, preventing convicted offenders from receiving any remaining balance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any money obtained from state funds or the state lottery intended to facilitate these crimes is subject to forfeiture. These changes aim to ensure that assets directly linked to sexual crimes are recovered and made available to support victims of the offenses.