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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve protections for sexual assault survivors. It amends the existing law on harassment to expand the types of criminal offenses that can be considered harassment, allowing survivors to seek court orders for protection. The bill also authorizes courts to order the immediate suspension and surrender of firearms and licenses when issuing temporary or emergency protective orders, to prevent abusers from accessing weapons. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order the possession, care, and control of domesticated animals owned by parties involved in protective orders, and requires law enforcement to act quickly on any outstanding warrants related to violations of these orders if the court finds an imminent threat of bodily injury to a person or animal.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Tram Nguyen (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1820 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1820.pdf |
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