An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality
HD 3355 establishes a task force to review Massachusetts' laws on domestic violence and sexual assault reporting confidentiality. The task force, including survivors and advocates, will assess current laws (like Section 97D) and recommend changes to protect survivors' privacy without shielding abusers. It must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature within 18 months of the bill's effective date. This procedural bill does not change existing laws but sets up a formal review process.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andy Vargas
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sena
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
John Velis
DDemocratic
Co
Leigh Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Marjorie Decker
DDemocratic
Co
Mindy Domb
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Blais
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Higgins
DDemocratic
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