H1676

To respect and protect domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1676 amends law to protect domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors.

Massachusetts H1676 amends Chapter 41, Section 97D, to ensure police departments, district attorneys, and other legal bodies respond to public requests for statistical data on domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and abuse reports. The bill mandates that personal information be redacted in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 66.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order