An Act relative to protecting domestic violence victims

This bill amends Massachusetts trespassing laws to strengthen protections for homeowners. It requires anyone illegally entering a dwelling (home, building, or vehicle) to immediately retreat if they discover occupants - failure to retreat forfeits their right to sue for injuries. Key provisions include: a mandatory 5-year prison sentence for illegal entries where minors are present, and life imprisonment or 20+ years for armed entries causing injury or using force. Note: While titled "protecting domestic violence victims," the bill focuses on criminalizing trespassers' actions, not directly addressing domestic violence cases.