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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to interviews or questioning conducted for immigration investigations or enforcement purposes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to justice by introducing several key provisions. It prohibits the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles from disclosing information to federal immigration agencies without a probable cause warrant, and restricts access to criminal offender records for non-criminal justice purposes, including civil enforcement. The bill also requires written informed consent and the presence of an attorney before individuals in state or local custody can be interviewed for immigration enforcement purposes, with some exceptions. Additionally, it prohibits court officials from notifying federal agencies about the presence of individuals at Massachusetts courthouses, unless required by federal law. Finally, the bill allows victims, family members, and witnesses to not be asked about their or their family's immigration status, unless necessary for adjudication.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Michael Day (D)*,
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Tony Cabral (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5170 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1519 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1519.pdf |
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