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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/26/2019
12/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit cities or towns from failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designating themselves as sanctuary cities and to withhold unrestricted general government aid to cities and towns for non-compliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits cities or towns from designating themselves as "sanctuary cities" and failing to enforce federal immigration laws. It requires municipalities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including by inquiring about immigration status, sharing information, and assisting federal immigration officers. If a municipality fails to comply, the bill allows the state Attorney General, district attorney, or police chief to file a writ of mandamus to compel compliance, and directs the Department of Revenue to reduce the municipality's unrestricted government aid payments by a specified amount per day for each day of non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, pending concurrence (on 12/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1807 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1807.pdf |
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