MA H4876

Bars individuals from being considered next of kin for a deceased relative if the deceased had an active abuse prevention order (Chapter 209A) or harassment prevention order (Chapter 258E) against them at the time of death

Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Information to notify holders of abuse or harassment prevention orders when the person subject to the order dies

Expands the definition of "coercive control" to include facilitating contact or abuse by a person against whom an abuse prevention order has been issued

Requires state agencies to make best efforts to remove the name, address, and contact information of protection order holders from public websites upon request

Directs the Trial Court to establish a training and education program for domestic abuse survivors and protection order holders covering legal rights, support services, and available resources