Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H2043 — An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to enhance protections for stalking victims under harassment prevention orders.

The bill focuses on improving legal protections for individuals who are victims of stalking, specifically when their stalkers violate existing harassment prevention orders. It seeks to provide better support and resources for these victims.

Summary

An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates law enforcement to notify victims regarding the status of abuse and harassment prevention orders.

  • Section 7 of chapter 209A

    The appropriate law enforcement agency responsible for notice to the defendant shall notify the victim when a temporary or permanent abuse prevention order: (i) has been successfully served; (ii) has not been successfully served within 12 hours of receipt of the order from the court, and every 24 hours thereafter until service is complete or the court orders otherwise, and the effect of non-service on the order’s validity; or (iii) has expired or otherwise become ineffective.

    This change requires law enforcement to keep victims informed about the status of abuse prevention orders.

  • Section 9 of chapter 258E

    The appropriate law enforcement agency responsible for notice to the defendant shall notify the victim when a temporary or permanent harassment prevention order: (i) has been successfully served; (ii) has not been successfully served within 12 hours of receipt of the order from the court, and every 24 hours thereafter until service is complete or the court orders otherwise, and the effect of non-service on the order’s validity; or (iii) has expired or otherwise become ineffective.

    This change requires law enforcement to notify victims about the status of harassment prevention orders.

  • Section 43 of chapter 265

    , harassment prevention.

    This change expands the scope of the section to include harassment prevention.

  • Section 43 of chapter 265

    ;or sections three, five, or six of chapter two hundred and fifty-eight E;

    This change clarifies that certain sections of chapter 258E are included in the regulation.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2043 do?
An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders
Who sponsors H2043?
H2043 is sponsored by David T. Vieira (Republican).
What is the current status of H2043?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2043?
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