H1617
An Act relative to long-term protection of victims of violence
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish long-term protections for victims of violence in Massachusetts. It aims to provide comprehensive support and resources to help survivors heal and rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma. The legislation focuses on extending protections beyond immediate crises, ensuring sustained assistance for victims’ physical, emotional, and economic well-being. It intends to create a framework for long-term support services tailored to the specific needs of individuals impacted by violence.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for long-term support services for victims of violence.
- Expands protections beyond immediate crisis situations.
- Focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, and economic needs of survivors.
- Requires the creation of a study order to examine the current state of support services.
- Addresses the need for sustained assistance for victims of violence.
Who is affected
- Victims of violence
- Families of victims of violence
- Massachusetts residents
- Domestic violence survivors
- Individuals impacted by trauma
Notable changes
- Requires a study order to assess existing support services and identify gaps.
- Expands the scope of protection beyond immediate safety measures.
- Potentially creates new or strengthens existing long-term support programs.
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Cosponsors
Michael Morrissey
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Bill H.1617 194th (Current)
An Act relative to long-term protection of victims of violence
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Tackey Chan and Michael Morrissey relative to long-term protection of victims of violence. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Tackey Chan
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1617
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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