An Act protecting children from domestic violence
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase the penalties for assault or assault and battery when a child is present. It seeks to address situations where domestic violence occurs in front of children, recognizing the potential harm to the child. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Judiciary committee, as evidenced by scheduled hearings. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for assault or assault and battery when a child is present.
- Addresses domestic violence incidents involving children.
- Currently under review by the Massachusetts Judiciary committee.
- Related to existing legislation addressing child protection from domestic violence.
Who is affected
- Victims of domestic violence
- Children exposed to domestic violence
- Abusers of domestic violence
- Families affected by domestic violence
- The Judiciary system
Notable changes
- This bill represents an effort to strengthen existing laws regarding domestic violence and child protection.
- It builds upon previous legislative attempts to address this issue (H.1407, H.1404, H.859, H.3341, H.1685).
- The bill’s precise changes to current law are still being determined through committee hearings.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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