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HD 2287

An Act establishing a permanent commission to study the service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

Massachusetts bill establishes permanent commission to develop and enforce service standards for sexual assault and domestic violence support providers statewide.

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Bill Summary · HD 2287

Legislative bill overview

HD 2287 establishes a permanent commission tasked with studying and developing service standards for organizations that provide support to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The commission would examine best practices, evaluate existing service quality, and create standardized benchmarks for these providers across Massachusetts.

Why is this important

Sexual assault and domestic violence survivors often navigate fragmented services with varying quality and accountability measures. Establishing uniform service standards could improve survivor outcomes, ensure consistency in care access, and help funders and regulators assess provider effectiveness. However, implementation costs and potential regulatory burden on nonprofits require careful consideration.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation costs: Creating and maintaining a permanent commission requires ongoing appropriations, and compliance costs could burden smaller nonprofits serving underserved communities
  • Operational autonomy concerns: Standardized requirements might conflict with specialized approaches some organizations use for particular populations or trauma-informed care methodologies
  • Commission composition and expertise: Determining who sits on the commission—survivors, providers, advocates, government officials—will significantly influence standards developed and could create representation disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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