HJ29:

Constitutional amendment; Literary Fund, exemption for certain asset forfeiture (first reference).

Bill Summary:

Constitutional amendment (first reference);
Literary Fund; exemption for certain asset forfeiture.
Amends
the Constitution of Virginia to provide an exemption for property
seized and forfeited to the Commonwealth for a violation of commercial
sex trafficking and commercial sexual conduct crimes from the requirement
that all property accruing to the Commonwealth by forfeiture shall
be deposited into the Literary Fund. The amendment provides that
the proceeds from such forfeited property shall be distributed by
law for the purpose of providing treatment or specialized services
to victims of sex trafficking.

Bill Patron: Brewer

Last Action(s):
(House) Left in Privileges and Elections February 15, 2022

Bill Status: