Bill > S1666

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 23B of the General Laws by adding a new section (Section 30B) that mandates the executive office of housing and livable communities to collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies, specifically U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), regarding criminal enforcement. The key provision requires the state office to report and help coordinate the immediate detention of nonresident migrants or asylum seekers in Massachusetts who have been formally charged with or convicted of serious crimes, which are defined as including rape, murder, drug trafficking, and felony theft under state and federal law. By establishing this requirement, the bill aims to enhance intergovernmental cooperation in addressing criminal activities involving non-residents, with a particular focus on serious criminal offenses that pose significant public safety concerns.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1666