Bill
H 27
Overview: Bill Number: H 27, Title: An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, Status: Senate Message: Passed in concurrence, Introduced: January 21, 2025
Overview: Bill Number: H 27, Title: An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, Status: Senate Message: Passed in concurrence, Introduced: January 21, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission to investigate and analyze domestic violence-related fatalities in the state. The goal is to identify systemic issues, improve prevention and intervention efforts, and ultimately reduce the number of domestic violence-related deaths.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission to review domestic violence-related fatalities
- Requires the Commission to collect data, conduct in-depth reviews, and make recommendations for policy and practice improvements
- Grants the Commission access to relevant records and information to support its investigative work
- Mandates the Commission to submit an annual report to the legislature and the public
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Victims and survivors of domestic violence, who may benefit from improved prevention and intervention efforts
- State and local agencies involved in domestic violence response, such as law enforcement, social services, and the judicial system
- The general public, as the Commission's work could lead to reduced domestic violence-related fatalities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has passed the legislature and is awaiting the final step of the legislative process, which is the Senate's concurrence
- Once passed, the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission would be established, and its work would commence
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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