An Act establishing a permanent commission to study the service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers

This bill creates a permanent commission to examine and set service standards for organizations that help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 19 members, including government officials, advocates from various support centers, and survivors of these crimes, who will serve unpaid terms of two years. Its main task is to review current practices across the state and develop uniform minimum standards for how these service providers operate. The group will hold public meetings, gather information, and make recommendations to improve support for survivors, while its own rules and staffing will depend on future funding approvals.