Source: The Signal
Date: 04/22/2026 4:09pm

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Valladares’ Public Safety Bills on Victim Protections and Human Trafficking Advance from Senate Committee
Two public safety bills introduced by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, have unanimously passed the Senate Public Safety Committee and are moving forward in the legislative process. One measure would allow courts to issue protective orders of up to 25 years for childhood victims of felony sexual assault, while the other would create a statewide task force to strengthen coordination among agencies and nonprofits combating human trafficking. Both bills now head to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further review.

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