An Act relative to abuse prevention

HD 3152 amends Massachusetts' domestic violence law (Chapter 209A) to require police officers to provide victims with information about local domestic violence shelters in the victim's native language, when applicable. This directly affects non-English speaking victims of domestic violence who interact with law enforcement. The key provision mandates that officers use translation services, electronic tools, or written translations to ensure shelter information is accessible, whenever possible. The change applies to existing procedures for officers responding to domestic violence incidents.