MA S2847

Bill

Creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts

Introduced
04/28/2022

In Committee
07/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2847).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on the infrastructure of refugee resettlement agencies in Massachusetts, including their services, gaps in resources, and how the state can work with the federal government to rebuild and support a strong refugee resettlement system that promotes sustainable long-term integration. The 19-member commission will investigate the current reception and placement structure, the state of the integration system for refugees, and provide recommendations on public policy and funding to ensure the successful integration of refugees into Massachusetts' society and workforce. The commission must report its findings and any proposed legislation or regulations to the state legislature and governor within one year of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Adam Hinds (D),

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/11/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2847

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2847
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2847.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H242	Creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4724	Similar To
H4724	Creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts	No further action taken	Similar To
H609	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide	No further action taken	Similar To
S113	Creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts	Accompanied a new draft, see S2847	Replaces
S1612	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1736	Relative to surplus in retirement systems	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2044	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2393	To modernize property tax abatements for veterans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S361	Establishing a Special Commission to Re-Imagine School Assessment and Accountability	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To

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MA S2847

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