H4065
An Act relative to supporting survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare
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Bill overview
This bill aims to bolster support for survivors of domestic violence and improve child welfare services in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand resources and protections for individuals experiencing domestic violence, as well as strengthen the state’s approach to safeguarding children within vulnerable families. The bill intends to address systemic issues and provide more comprehensive assistance to those affected by domestic violence and related child welfare concerns. It also includes provisions for a study order to examine related legislation.
Key provisions
- Expands resources for survivors of domestic violence.
- Enhances child welfare services and protections.
- Includes a study order to examine related legislation (H.5281).
- Addresses issues related to housing for survivors of domestic violence.
- Supports victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Protects survivors of domestic violence.
- Empowers survivors of domestic violence.
Who is affected
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Children in vulnerable families
- Domestic violence victims
- Families experiencing domestic violence
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Includes a study order to examine related legislation.
- Builds upon existing efforts to support survivors and protect children.
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Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Natalie M. Higgins
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.4065 194th (Current)
An Act relative to supporting survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4065) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4065
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 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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