Bill > H2804

This bill aims to ensure equal access to services for all residents of the Commonwealth, regardless of their alienage or immigration status. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It establishes a policy to support and encourage residents in obtaining lawful immigration status and citizenship, and allows agencies to voluntarily assist individuals in resolving their immigration questions. 2. It prohibits any regulation, rule, or requirement that denies assistance, benefits, services, or participation in any program based on alienage or immigration status, except as required by federal law, state statute, or court decision. 3. It bars agencies or recipients of Commonwealth funds from requesting information about, investigating, or assisting in the investigation of a person's alienage or immigration status, unless required by federal law, state statute, or court decision. 4. It prohibits agencies or recipients of Commonwealth funds from sharing information about a person's place of residence with the federal Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, unless required by federal law or court decision. 5. It allows agencies or recipients to request information or documentation regarding alienage or immigration status only to the extent necessary to secure federal reimbursement for a specific program, as long as participation in the program is not conditioned on alienage or immigration status, unless required by federal law, state statute, or court decision.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2804