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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to existing agreements by the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, or other subdivisions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to restrict the ability of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its law enforcement agencies, municipalities, and other subdivisions to enter into new agreements or extend, modify, or renew existing agreements related to the arrest, detention, or housing of individuals for the purpose of civil immigration detention. It requires the Governor or their designee to provide written authorization before a law enforcement agency can agree to or accept any agreement or deputization by the federal government, regardless of subject matter. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to bring legal action against any person or entity violating these provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
Tony Cabral (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1401 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1401.pdf |
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