An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality
This bill establishes a task force to review Massachusetts laws regarding domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The group will include representatives from the attorney general's office, district attorneys, state police, and victim assistance, along with members appointed by state leaders. Its main goal is to assess current legal protections and suggest changes that keep survivor information private while ensuring perpetrators are not shielded. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature within 18 months of the bill taking effect.
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 Feb 8, 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 · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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