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MA S1201

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Moore

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 209A, Section 3(h) of Massachusetts General Laws regarding abuse prevention orders
  • Protective orders requiring a defendant to refrain from abusing or contacting the plaintiff's child would remain in effect after the plaintiff's death
  • Orders protecting children in the plaintiff's care or custody would continue until they expire or are vacated by the court
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session (Senate No. 1070, 2023-2024)
  • Sponsored by Senator Michael O. Moore (Second Worcester) and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Maintaining protective orders

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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