An Act to study the role of resettlement agencies in the successful integration of new arrivals in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to conduct a study on the current state of immigrant and refugee resettlement agencies and their role in helping new arrivals successfully integrate into the Commonwealth. The study will examine the infrastructure and processes used by these agencies to support newcomers. The goal is to understand how resettlement agencies contribute to the successful integration of immigrants and refugees within Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will conduct a study.
- The study will focus on resettlement agencies in the Commonwealth.
- The study will assess the state of immigrant and refugee resettlement infrastructure.
- The study will examine the integration of new arrivals.
- The study will be accompanied by a study order.
Who is affected
- Immigrant and refugee populations
- Resettlement agencies
- Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill mandates a study to evaluate existing resettlement efforts.
- It does not propose any new laws or regulations beyond the study requirement.
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Cosponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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