An Act relative to domestic violence Kianna's Law

Kianna's Law amends Massachusetts domestic violence laws to ensure victims and their families are notified by law enforcement when restraining orders are served, fail to be served, or expire. The bill mandates that courts issue abuse prevention orders for a fixed one-year term and requires police to enter order details into a public safety system to trigger immediate service attempts if an order has not been delivered. Additionally, the law grants victims and witnesses a specific right to receive updates on the status of these orders and directs the Victim and Witness Assistance Board to survey local agencies on how well they support victims. These changes aim to improve transparency and accountability in the legal process for domestic violence cases.