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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 allowing them to enter and conduct enforcement activities in municipal buildings and facilities. The bill also allows the state attorney general, district attorneys, or police chiefs to file a lawsuit against any municipality that fails to comply, and if the court finds the municipality in violation, the state will reduce the amount of unrestricted government aid payments to that municipality. The bill defines key terms like "illegal immigrant" and "satisfactory immigration status".
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2186 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2186.pdf |
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