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MA S2493

MA S2493
Promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking

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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
12/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislation to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2493).

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking. It establishes a new chapter (Chapter 258F) in the General Laws that defines key terms like "certifying entity" and "federal acts," which refer to laws related to trafficking and immigration. The bill requires certifying entities (such as law enforcement agencies and prosecutors) to adopt policies for completing certification forms for victims seeking nonimmigrant visas under federal law. It also mandates that these entities respond to certification requests within 90 days, either by completing the form or providing a written denial. Additionally, the bill creates an interagency steering committee to develop training materials, sample policies, and an annual report on the implementation of these provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (59)

Christine Barber (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Will Brownsberger (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),  Carole Fiola (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Thomas Golden (D),  Carlos González (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Pat Haddad (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Donald Humason (R),  Dan Hunt (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Mark Montigny (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Marc Pacheco (D),  Sarah Peake (D),  Alice Peisch (D),  Elizabeth Poirier (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  José Tosado (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Tom Walsh (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2973 (on 12/10/2020)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2493
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2493.pdf
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