An Act to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors

This bill redefines "prostituted person" to specifically include individuals who are trafficking victims or engaged in sex work due to coercion (e.g., for food, shelter, or as minors). It allows courts to erase criminal records for qualifying offenses like "common streetwalking" or violations of sections 53A/8 of Chapter 272 if a victim affidavit proves trafficking involvement, and requires automatic expungement upon record vacatur. Funds from fines related to these offenses must now go to the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. A 21-member commission will also review policies to address prostitution in Massachusetts.