relative to the commission of domestic violence offenses in the presence of a child.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 24
Summary
The bill would increase prison time for domestic‑violence crimes committed while a child under 18 is present and set a mandatory minimum of 30 days. It also expands mandatory‑reporting duties for medical, school and law‑enforcement personnel and directs police and prosecutors to receive training and guidelines on these cases. The changes are intended to better protect children who witness abuse.
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