Bill > H4999

This bill aims to enhance protections for victims of stalking by ensuring they are kept informed about the status of legal orders designed to prevent harassment. Specifically, it amends existing laws (Chapter 209A and Chapter 258E of the General Laws) to require law enforcement agencies to notify victims when a temporary or permanent abuse prevention order or a harassment prevention order has been successfully served, or if it has not been served within 12 hours of the court issuing it and every 24 hours thereafter until it is served or the court rules otherwise, and to inform them about the impact of non-service on the order's validity. Additionally, victims will be notified if such an order has expired or otherwise become ineffective, providing crucial information to victims who may be at risk.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4999