MA S1105

Bill

MA S1105

Relative to confidentiality of reports of rape and related offenses

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
09/19/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to confidentiality of reports of rape and related offenses. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 97D of chapter 41 of the General Laws to clarify that reports of rape and related offenses are confidential, regardless of where the alleged acts occurred. This change aims to ensure that the confidentiality protections apply broadly to all such reports made to law enforcement or other relevant authorities, providing a more comprehensive safeguard for victims.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Bruce Tarr (R)*, Diana Dizoglio (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 09/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1105

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1105
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1105.pdf

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