H 1406 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act regarding conditions of release in Superior Court

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to allow Superior Court judges to impose specific behavioral restrictions on defendants as a condition of their release before trial. The key provision enables judges to order individuals to avoid all contact with alleged victims and potential witnesses if such restrictions are deemed necessary. This change directly affects criminal defendants facing charges in Superior Court by expanding the types of conditions judges can set to ensure safety and preserve the integrity of the legal process.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 4, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Dan Cahill
DDemocratic
MA
10th Essex