Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4999 — An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The bill aims to safeguard victims of stalking who are under harassment prevention orders.

This bill seeks to enhance protections for individuals who are victims of stalking and have existing harassment prevention orders. It addresses violations related to these orders to provide better support and safety for the victims.

Summary

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

Bill Text

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The bill requires law enforcement agencies to notify victims of abuse or harassment prevention orders about the status of those 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 addition mandates that victims be informed of 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 addition requires that victims be notified about the status of harassment prevention orders.

Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on the Judiciary · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4999 do?
An Act to protect victims of stalking in violation of harassment prevention orders
Who sponsors H4999?
H4999 is sponsored by Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
What is the current status of H4999?
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 H4999?
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