H1954
An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to legal representation for immigrants and refugees facing removal proceedings in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide immigration legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney, ensuring a fairer process for individuals navigating the immigration system. The legislation recognizes the importance of equitable representation in immigration proceedings and seeks to address disparities in access to legal assistance. Ultimately, the goal is to promote fairness and due process for vulnerable populations.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for immigration legal services.
- Focuses on immigrants and refugees lacking legal representation.
- Aims to assist individuals facing removal proceedings.
- Supports access to legal assistance within the Massachusetts immigration system.
- Addresses inequities in access to legal representation.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Refugees
- Individuals facing removal proceedings
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a mechanism for providing legal services to underserved immigrants.
- Recognizes the importance of legal representation in immigration cases.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill H.1954 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of David M. Rogers, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to provide immigration legal services to eligible immigrants and refugees who lack access to legal representation and who are facing removal proceedings from the United States. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenters: David M. Rogers , Frank A. Moran Status: Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1954
| 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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