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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 enforcement of certain federal law by sheriffs and employees of correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to restrict the ability of sheriffs, correctional employees, and other state officials to enforce federal immigration laws. Specifically, it requires that any such enforcement activities must be pursuant to a federal agreement under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), with all costs borne by the federal government, and with explicit state authorization. The bill also mandates detailed record-keeping and annual reporting requirements for any such enforcement activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Tony Cabral (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1477 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1477.pdf |
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