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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
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