H2040

Relative to domestic violence Kianna's Law

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Kianna's Law mandates notification to victims and family members when restraining orders are served, not served, or expired.

Kianna's Law amends the General Laws to ensure that victims and their family members are notified by law enforcement when a temporary restraining order or abuse prevention order is successfully served, not served, or has expired. The law also requires the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services to enter this information into the public safety information system. Additionally, the victim and witness assistance board must survey local law enforcement agencies, courthouses, and district attorney's offices to assess the effectiveness of services provided to victims and witnesses.

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Where it stands

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Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Sep 16, 2025

House

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