Lawmakers, community members, and survivors all have a role to play.
Get Involved
Community Members
Call and email the Judiciary Committee Chairs:
(1) Senate Chair Lydia Edwards, Lydia.Edwards@masenate.gov, (617) 722-1634
(2) Senate Vice Chair Jamie Eldridge, James.Eldridge@masenate.gov, (617) 722-1120
(3) House ChairMichael Day, Michael.Day@mahouse.gov, (617) 722-2396
Call and email your own State Rep and Senator:
Find your legislators’ contact information here.
Use our pre-made scripts or call to thank your representative if they are already co-sponsors of the bill. Find our sponsor list below.
Spread the word:
Post about the Bill to social media, and encourage your friends to do the same. Use our pre-made graphics and posts.
Join or host a community event or rally:
Join or help organize town halls, rallies, or info sessions. Use the form below to sign up for updates or contact us to share your event ideas.
Educate yourself & others:
Review our resources, survivor stories, statistics, and the full bill text.
Survivors
Your engagement is powerful. Even within the constraints of incarceration, there are meaningful ways to take action and be heard. Here are some ways you can participate and help push this bill forward:
Here are some actions you can take or share:
If it feels safe, consider sharing your story. You can write a letter, testimonial, or poem about your experience. We’ll work with you to protect your identity and share your words anonymously if needed. With your consent, your voice may be included in advocacy efforts, campaigns, or even shared with lawmakers to help push the bill forward.
Sign or circulate paper petitions or collective letters of support.
Participate in educational or support programs related to domestic violence, trauma recovery, or advocacy.
Connect with outside advocates who can amplify your voice.
Write to lawmakers to share your experience or support for the bill.
If you believe this bill could bring you relief, talk with your defense team about creating a plan for what to do if the bill passes. We’ll be developing more legal resources and guidance as things progress.
Lawmakers
Join the growing list of representatives supporting this bill through co-sponsorship.
As of April 7th, Senators Adam Gomez, Jason Lewis, Liz Miranda, and Rebecca Rausch, along with Senator Michael Rush as the lead sponsor. Representatives James Arena-DeRosa, Christine Barber (lead sponsor), Mike Connolly, Marjorie Decker, Brandy Fluker-Reid (lead sponsor), Natalie Higgins, Patrick Kearney, Samantha Montaño, Steven Owens, Lindsay Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven, and David Vieira.
In addition to co-sponsorship, you can (1) publicly endorse the bill, (2) advocate within the legislature, (3) amplify the issue, (4) engage with community advocates, (5) review and support amendments or enforcement measures, (6) lead by example.
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