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MA H3302

Relative to abuse prevention


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to information provided to victims of abuse. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections 3 and 6 of Chapter 209A of the Massachusetts General Laws to require police officers to provide written and/or verbal notices to victims of abuse about local domestic violence hotlines, services, and shelters that have available beds. The information should be provided in a way that accommodates the victim, and translation services should be offered when possible. The purpose of this bill is to improve the information and resources available to victims of abuse in order to better assist and support them.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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