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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Brian Ashe (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carlos González (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Mike Moore (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3302 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3302.pdf |
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