H 4115
An Act relative to preventing immigration reporting and ensuring the right to legal counsel
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit immigration reporting requirements and ensure that individuals facing immigration proceedings have access to legal counsel. It seeks to prevent the widespread reporting of immigration-related information to federal authorities and guarantees the right to an attorney for those involved in immigration legal matters. The bill intends to protect individuals’ privacy and ensure fair legal representation within the immigration system.
Key provisions
- Limits the reporting of immigration-related information to federal authorities.
- Guarantees the right to legal counsel for individuals involved in immigration proceedings.
- Addresses potential restrictions on access to legal representation.
- Focuses on protecting individuals’ privacy during immigration processes.
- Aims to ensure equitable access to legal assistance for immigrants.
- Establishes procedures to safeguard the right to legal counsel.
- Prevents the disclosure of immigration data without due process.
- Supports the provision of legal representation to immigrants.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Individuals involved in immigration proceedings
- Legal professionals
- Government agencies involved in immigration enforcement
- Attorneys
Notable changes
- Increases access to legal counsel for immigrants.
- Restricts the sharing of immigration data with federal agencies.
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Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsor
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.4115 194th (Current)
An Act relative to preventing immigration reporting and ensuring the right to legal counsel
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4115) of Danillo A. Sena relative to immigration reporting and the right to legal counsel. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Danillo A. Sena Status: Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4115
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 5/15/2025 | 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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