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H 1747

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 26, 2026.

An Act relative to safe reporting.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1747
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
House failed 2026-03-26
Criminal Justice
Summary

Chapter 94C is hereby amended by inserting after section 34A the following section:- Section 34B: Any person who, in good faith, reports a crime shall not be charged or prosecuted ...

Sponsor
Higgins, Natalie M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status failed
2026-03-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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