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MA H1791

MA H1791
Protecting the safety of victims of violent crimes


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to protecting the safety of victims of violent crimes. 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 in connection with any claim for crime victim compensation are confidential and privileged. The bill outlines specific exceptions where such records or information can be disclosed, such as for processing a claim, responding to court actions, exchanging information with the claimant, fulfilling legitimate criminal justice purposes, complying with rules of criminal procedure, or upon a lawful court order.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5032 (on 09/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Victim Compensation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1791 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1791.pdf 03/15/2023
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