An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders

This bill (HD 3004) requires law enforcement to notify victims when harassment prevention orders (for stalking or harassment) are served, not served after 12 hours (with daily updates until served), or expire. It directly affects victims who have obtained these orders, ensuring they receive timely updates about their order's status. The key mechanism adds specific notification requirements to three sections of Massachusetts law, mandating that police inform victims about service status, non-service delays, and expiration. This change improves communication between law enforcement and victims without altering the legal standards for obtaining or enforcing the orders.