Bill > H3452

This bill proposes amendments to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A, which deals with domestic violence prevention. Specifically, it mandates that when a court issues certain protective orders, such as temporary or permanent vacate, stay away, restraining, or no contact orders, both the plaintiff (the person seeking protection) and the defendant (the person against whom the order is issued) must change their phone numbers as a condition of that order. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to Chapter 265 of the General Laws, stipulating that anyone convicted of assault and battery on a family or household member, or any crime involving abuse as defined in Chapter 209A, will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device for at least one year. This electronic monitoring is intended as an additional measure to ensure the safety of victims and prevent further abuse.