An Act to establish a program to improve communications between local law enforcement and crime victims in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill creates a new automated notification system to improve communication between crime victims and local law enforcement in Massachusetts. It requires District Attorney's Offices to establish a public safety system that sends text or email updates about case milestones (like arrests, court dates, or case closures) directly to victims without requiring them to register, download apps, or create accounts. The system must support multiple languages and integrate with existing platforms like the Department of Corrections' VINE-Link. Local agencies must provide case data to the system, and the program will be evaluated through annual reports to the legislature on its effectiveness and potential for statewide adoption.