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MA H3276

MA H3276
Relative to protecting victims and witnesses of domestic violence


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to making an appropriation for the Executive Office of Public Safety for the protection of victims and witnesses of domestic violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to allocate $500,000 from the General Fund to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the operation of a witness protection program, specifically designating at least $100,000 of this appropriation to provide witness protection services to victims and witnesses of domestic abuse, which is defined under chapter 209A of the General Laws as acts of violence or threats of violence against a family or household member.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4611 (on 09/15/2016)

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