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MA H1676
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle DuBois
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 97D of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require police departments, district attorneys, and other legal bodies to respond to public requests for statistical data on domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault reports
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Covers reports of completed offenses as well as attempts to commit domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault
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Includes reports of abuse perpetrated by family or household members as defined under Chapter 209A (the state's abuse prevention law)
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Requires personal information to be redacted from released data in accordance with Section 10 of Chapter 66 (public records law) to protect victim privacy
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Similar legislation was filed in the previous legislative session as House Bill 1474 (2023-2024)
Legislative Description
To respect and protect domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025