An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality

Summary

The bill would set up a task force of state officials, law‑enforcement leaders, victim‑service experts and survivors to examine the state's domestic violence, sexual assault and confidentiality statutes. The group would evaluate how current laws, especially section 97D, impact survivors and propose changes that protect victims without shielding offenders. It must submit a report with recommendations to legislative leaders within 18 months of the law taking effect.

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