An Act establishing a permanent commission to study the service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a permanent commission to examine and recommend service standards for organizations that provide support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The commission will include members of the General Court and will be tasked with assessing current practices and proposing improvements to ensure effective and consistent assistance for those in need. This effort aims to enhance the quality and coordination of services within the state.
Key provisions
- Establish a permanent commission to study service standards.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Assess current practices for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers.
- Recommend improvements to service standards.
- Focus on ensuring effective and consistent assistance for survivors.
- The commission will report its findings and recommendations.
- The commission’s work will contribute to statewide standards.
- The commission will operate under House Rule 27.
Who is affected
- Sexual assault survivors
- Domestic violence survivors
- Sexual assault and domestic violence service providers
- The General Court
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Establishes a permanent, ongoing review process for service standards.
- Incorporates members of the legislature into the assessment process.
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3 on record
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Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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