H1588
An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements
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Bill overview
This bill addresses immigration detention and collaboration agreements between law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in these agreements, requiring the Executive Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs (EOIRA) to review and approve all collaboration agreements. The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies provide detailed information about immigration detention to the public and establishes a process for individuals to challenge their detention. Furthermore, it requires collaboration agreements to include provisions for regular audits and reporting.
Key provisions
- Requires EOIRA review and approval of all law enforcement collaboration agreements.
- Mandates public disclosure of information regarding immigration detention.
- Establishes a process for individuals to challenge their detention.
- Requires regular audits and reporting on collaboration agreements.
- Promotes collaboration between law enforcement and immigration authorities.
- Addresses concerns regarding the use of immigration detention.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Immigration authorities
- Individuals subject to immigration detention
- The Executive Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs (EOIRA)
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Increases transparency regarding immigration detention practices.
- Requires public access to information about detention.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill H.1588 194th (Current)
An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Christine P. Barber , David M. Rogers Status: Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1588
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 |
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