An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents, addresses the involvement of local and state law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement. It aims to safeguard the civil rights and safety of all residents within the state. The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing, accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Addresses the role of local and state law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement.
- Seeks to protect the civil rights and safety of Massachusetts residents.
- Included a study order (H5355) to examine related issues.
- Reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Local law enforcement agencies
- State law enforcement agencies
- Federal Immigration Enforcement Agencies
Notable changes
- The bill includes a study order to examine the scope of law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
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Sponsors
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73 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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