H2580
An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit the involvement of local and state law enforcement agencies in federal immigration enforcement activities within Massachusetts. It seeks to protect the civil rights and safety of all residents, particularly those who may be impacted by immigration enforcement. The bill directs a study to examine the current practices of Massachusetts law enforcement regarding federal immigration matters. It intends to ensure that local resources are not diverted to support federal immigration enforcement actions.
Key provisions
- Limits local and state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- Directs a study of Massachusetts law enforcement’s role in federal immigration enforcement.
- Aims to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents.
- Focuses on preventing the use of local resources for federal immigration enforcement.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Local law enforcement agencies
- State law enforcement agencies
- Federal Immigration Enforcement Agencies
- Massachusetts residents subject to immigration enforcement
Notable changes
- Potentially restricts the scope of local and state law enforcement’s duties regarding immigration matters.
- Requires a formal study to assess current practices and identify potential impacts.
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Adrian C. Madaro
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Bill H.2580 194th (Current)
An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of Manny Cruz, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenters: Manny Cruz , Priscila S. Sousa
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2580
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5355 (under House Rule 27) |
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