Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4064: An Act to safeguard judicial integrity through enhanced witness protection
Status: Failed, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 1, 2025:
Chapter 268 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 13B and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 13B. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: "Intimidation", the use of explicit or implicit threats, physical force, offering bribes or gifts, extortion, blackmail or other coercive means where the accused communicates, either directly or through third parties, an intent to: (i) cause fear of physical injury or damage to property; and (ii) influence the testimony of any person in an official proceeding through communication of such intent. "Official Proceeding", any proceeding before a legislative, judicial, administrative or other government agency or official authorized to take evidence under oath or affirmation. (b) A person commits the offense of witness intimidation if they: (i) communicate, either explicitly or implicitly, an intent to prevent or dissuade any person from attending or testifying in an official proceeding; (ii) communicate, either explicitly or implicitly, an intent to prevent or dissuade any person from reporting to law enforcement or any official body any information related to a crime or violation of law; (iii) communicate, either directly or through third parties, an intent to influence any person to testify falsely or withhold testimony in an official proceeding through offering bribes …
Sponsors
- Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H4064?
- H4064 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to safeguard judicial integrity through enhanced witness protection.
- What is the status of H4064?
- Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4064?
- Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden).
- Where is the official record for H4064?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4064
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