H 2041
An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for individuals who are victims of stalking, particularly when a harassment prevention order is in place. It seeks to clarify and expand the ways in which victims can be safeguarded and hold perpetrators accountable. Specifically, the legislation addresses potential loopholes and ensures that victims’ safety is prioritized during and after the enforcement of harassment prevention orders. The goal is to provide a more robust legal framework for addressing stalking behavior.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the definition of ‘stalking’ within the context of harassment prevention orders.
- Expands the scope of prohibited conduct for stalkers, including electronic monitoring.
- Strengthens enforcement mechanisms for harassment prevention orders.
- Provides victims with greater access to protective orders and legal assistance.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing law regarding stalking behavior.
- Mandates enhanced reporting requirements for law enforcement regarding stalking incidents.
- Allows for longer durations of protective orders in cases of repeated stalking.
- Requires courts to consider the victim’s safety when determining protective order terms.
Who is affected
- Victims of stalking
- Individuals subject to harassment prevention orders
- Law enforcement agencies
- Legal professionals
- Courts
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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Bill H.2041 194th (Current)
An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of David T. Vieira for legislation to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David T. Vieira
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2041
| 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 |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4999 |
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