Funds used in prostitution and sex trafficking crimes may soon be subject to forfeiture to the state of Minnesota. Currently, Minnesota law allows for forfeiture of funds or other items for certain designated offenses including drug crimes, weapons violation crimes, DWI, drive-by-shootings, theft, fraud, and offenses against a person. Minnesota Bill SF346 adds a provision to the current forfeiture law allowing for forfeiture of funds used in prostitution or sex trafficking crimes. Once forfeited the funds would be divided up among the different state agencies differently from other forfeitures: 40% to the law enforcement agency making the arrest; 20% to the prosecutor; and 40% to the Commissioner of Public Safety for distribution among crime victims services for sexually exploited youth. The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by 56–0. The bill was on its second reading in the House as of Friday, May 3, 2013.
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