HB 1715-FN (2026): relative to the electronic filing of domestic violence and stalking petition case documents.

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HB 1715-FN (2026)

relative to the electronic filing of domestic violence and stalking petition case documents.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 10 people signed in online: 8 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • February 12, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  • January 22, 2026: Executive Session: 01/22/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  • January 22, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/22/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC)
  • February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court