H2584
An Act to improve public safety and security
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a state office dedicated to immigration processing and waivers, aiming to enhance public safety and security. The office would be responsible for streamlining immigration procedures and potentially offering waivers to individuals who pose minimal risk. It seeks to improve the state’s ability to manage immigration-related matters and address security concerns. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and subsequently the House Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a state immigration processing and waiver office.
- The office will focus on improving public safety and security related to immigration.
- The bill aims to streamline immigration procedures.
- The office may be authorized to grant waivers under specific circumstances.
Who is affected
- Immigrants in Massachusetts
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- State government agencies involved in immigration
- Individuals seeking immigration waivers
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.2584 194th (Current)
An Act to improve public safety and security
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to the establishment of a state immigration processing and waiver office to improve public safety and security. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request) Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2584
| 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 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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