Bill > S0295

This bill prohibits state and municipal officials, agencies, and bodies from entering into, renewing, or maintaining any agreements that would be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations. Specifically, the legislation bars government entities from participating in contracts or intergovernmental service agreements that involve detaining people for immigration-related purposes, and prevents them from leasing public property for immigration detention facilities. The bill requires any existing agreements of this nature to be terminated by July 1, 2025. Additionally, the legislation includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the law is found to be unconstitutional, the remainder of the law will remain in effect. The law would take effect immediately upon its passage, and it is part of Title 42 of the General Laws related to state affairs and government, creating a new Chapter 167 specifically addressing detention for federal civil immigration violations.

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