Massachusetts S1070 amends protective orders to ensure they survive the plaintiff's death until vacated or expired.

Massachusetts S1070 modifies existing law to ensure that protective orders remain in effect after the plaintiff's death, continuing until they are vacated by the court or expire. This change aims to maintain the safety and protection of the plaintiff and their child, or child in their care or custody, even after the plaintiff's passing. The bill specifically addresses the continuation of orders that require the defendant to refrain from abusing or contacting the plaintiff’s child.

Massachusetts S1070 amends protective orders to ensure they survive the plaintiff's death until vacated or expired.

Massachusetts S1070 modifies existing law to ensure that protective orders remain in effect after the plaintiff's death, continuing until they are vacated by the court or expire. This change aims to maintain the safety and protection of the plaintiff and their child, or child in their care or custody, even after the plaintiff's passing. The bill specifically addresses the continuation of orders that require the defendant to refrain from abusing or contacting the plaintiff’s child.