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MA H3694

Relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the military family advocacy program, domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to require the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to collect information on the military status of individuals reported for domestic abuse or child abuse/neglect, and to share that information with the appropriate military authorities through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the military's Family Advocacy Program. The bill also requires DCF to establish procedures in the MOU for reporting abuse allegations involving military personnel to the Family Advocacy Program, while maintaining confidentiality requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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