Massachusetts H1750 amends laws to ensure victims of stalking are notified when harassment prevention orders are served or fail to be served.

Massachusetts H1750 amends existing laws to enhance protections for victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders. It requires law enforcement to notify victims when such orders are successfully served, fail to be served within 12 hours, and every 24 hours thereafter until service is complete or the court orders otherwise. The bill also addresses the effect of non-service on the order’s validity and ensures victims are informed when orders expire or become ineffective.

Massachusetts H1750 amends laws to ensure victims of stalking are notified when harassment prevention orders are served or fail to be served.

Massachusetts H1750 amends existing laws to enhance protections for victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders. It requires law enforcement to notify victims when such orders are successfully served, fail to be served within 12 hours, and every 24 hours thereafter until service is complete or the court orders otherwise. The bill also addresses the effect of non-service on the order’s validity and ensures victims are informed when orders expire or become ineffective.