SJ 32

Abstract

Constitutional amendment (first reference);Literary Fund; exemption for certain asset forfeiture. Amendsthe Constitution of Virginia to provide an exemption for propertyseized and forfeited to the Commonwealth for a violation of commercialsex trafficking and commercial sexual conduct crimes from the requirementthat all property accruing to the Commonwealth by forfeiture shallbe deposited into the Literary Fund. The amendment provides thatthe proceeds from such forfeited property shall be distributed bylaw for the purpose of providing treatment or specialized servicesto victims of sex trafficking.