H4876

Relative to strengthening supports for overcomers of abuse

Introduced·12/8/25
Introduced Text

Strengthens supports for survivors of domestic abuse and holders of abuse or harassment prevention orders.

This bill amends existing laws to enhance protections for survivors of domestic abuse and holders of abuse or harassment prevention orders. It mandates that agencies make best efforts to remove identifiable information from public websites upon request. It also establishes a training and education program for survivors and holders of such orders, providing information on legal rights, recourses, and support services. The bill further clarifies that a person cannot be next of kin if they had an abuse or harassment prevention order against the deceased relative at the time of death.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 31

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary