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MA H3455

Protecting the safety of victims of violent crimes


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to records and information received by the Division of Victim Compensation and assistance within the Department of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the safety of victims of violent crimes by ensuring that records and information received, obtained, or maintained by the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance within the Department of the Attorney General remain confidential and privileged, with limited exceptions. The bill allows for the disclosure of such records and information in specific circumstances, such as for the processing of a claim, for responding to court actions, with the consent of the claimant, for legitimate criminal justice purposes, or as required by rules of criminal procedure or court order.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/18/2020)

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