MA H3274

Bill

Relative to access to justice

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends state law to provide certain protections for individuals in the custody of state or local law enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices, the department of correction, or Massachusetts courts, regarding interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigation or enforcement purposes. It requires written informed consent for such interviews, allows the individual to have an attorney present, and prohibits state and local officials from notifying federal agencies of the presence of individuals at Massachusetts courthouses, unless required by federal law. The bill also prohibits law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel from inquiring about the immigration status of victims, family members, and witnesses, except as necessary for judicial proceedings. Overall, the bill aims to enhance access to justice and protect the rights of individuals involved in immigration-related matters.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (38)

Jennifer Benson (D), Joseph Boncore (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Mike Connolly (D), Brendan Crighton (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Julian Cyr (D), Mike Day (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Mindy Domb (D), William Driscoll (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Sean Garballey (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Carlos González (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Stephen Hay (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Russell Holmes (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Adrian Madaro (D), Liz Miranda (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Danny Ryan (D), Tom Stanley (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Andy Vargas (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5148 (on 11/25/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3274

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3274
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3274.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1387	Relative to reinstituting capital punishment in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H1502	Relative to the intimidation of witnesses and interfering with justice	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H2062	Relative to criminal justice training regarding autistic persons	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2795	Enabling lobbying by the public on behalf of social and environmental justice	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H3371	To clarify the jurisdiction of law enforcement officials on immigration issues	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3464	Establishing a commission to study the feasibility of a new Hampden County hall of justice in Springfield	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H5148	Study Order - Judiciary matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1398	Relative to the Commonwealth's obligation to preserve public safety for all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1851	Resolve establishing a special commission to identify a suitable location for a justice complex in Southern Middlesex County	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S1894	To debar employers who violate federal immigration laws from contracting with the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S822	Relative to clarity and consistency for the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S940	To reduce recidivism among emerging adults	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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