An Act relative to disclosures and the prevention of domestic violence

This bill directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Public Safety to create guidelines by July 2024 that allow victims of domestic violence to request information about past abuse committed by their current or former partners. These guidelines would establish clear, simplified procedures for individuals to ask district attorneys for disclosures regarding prior criminal investigations, police intelligence, or other reports of violent behavior. The process requires officials to determine that the disclosure is necessary to protect the requester from future harm and that any interference with the accused's rights is proportional to preventing crime. Ultimately, the law aims to give victims better access to critical safety information held by law enforcement agencies.