H4199
An Act protecting victims of childhood sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen legal protections and accountability for victims of childhood sexual abuse. It seeks to ensure victims have access to justice and support, while also holding perpetrators responsible for their actions. The bill’s specific provisions are currently under consideration and study within the Massachusetts legislature. The goal is to improve the legal framework surrounding these sensitive cases.
Key provisions
- Provides enhanced legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
- Aims to improve access to justice for survivors.
- Focuses on holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
- Likely includes provisions related to reporting and investigation procedures.
Who is affected
- Victims of childhood sexual abuse
- Perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse
- Families of victims
- Legal professionals
- Child protective services
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing study by the Joint Judiciary Committee.
- It builds upon existing efforts to address sexual abuse and violence.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.4199 194th (Current)
An Act protecting victims of childhood sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4199
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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