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MA H3886

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Stanley

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes concurrent state court jurisdiction over juvenile offenses committed by children on military installations when the U.S. Attorney waives exclusive federal jurisdiction and the offense is also a state crime

  • Requires police officers to check the FBI's National Crime Information Center database for military protective orders when arresting service members and notify the originating agency of suspected violations

  • Mandates school districts ensure comparable special education services are in place when military-connected students transfer, with reevaluations completed within 30 calendar days of arrival if needed

  • Allows military-connected students to enroll in any school district regardless of capacity when a parent has active duty orders for more than 30 consecutive days, and permits students to remain until completing the highest grade level at that school

  • Makes military protective orders admissible as evidence in domestic abuse prevention proceedings and places the burden of proof on school districts in special education due process hearings involving military-connected students with disabilities

Legislative Description

To enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/11/2026
Veterans and Federal Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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