Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2031: An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2031 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. Primary sponsor: Andy Vargas (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of Andres X. Vargas and Jason M. Lewis relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary