Bill > H4833

This bill aims to improve access to justice by implementing several key provisions. It prohibits the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles from disclosing information to federal agencies for civil immigration enforcement, except with a probable cause warrant. The bill also restricts access to criminal offender records for non-criminal justice purposes, including civil enforcement duties. Additionally, it requires written consent and access to an attorney for immigration interviews of individuals in custody, with certain exceptions. The bill also prohibits court personnel and law enforcement from inquiring about the immigration status of victims, family members, and witnesses, unless required by law. Overall, the bill seeks to protect certain individuals from potential immigration-related consequences when interacting with the state's criminal justice and motor vehicle systems.