S 1073 Massachusetts Senate · 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 restrictions on a defendant's personal associations and conduct as a condition for their release. The key provision requires judges to order individuals to avoid all contact with alleged victims and any potential witnesses who might testify about the offense. This change aims to provide courts with clearer authority to prevent interference with the judicial process while a defendant is out on bail.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 4, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mike Moore
DDemocratic
MA
Second Worcester