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MA H1588

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Barber

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Massachusetts state and local government entities, including all law enforcement agencies, from entering into new immigration collaboration or detention agreements with federal immigration authorities

  • Requires termination of existing immigration collaboration agreements within 30 days and immigration detention agreements within 90 days of the Act's effective date

  • Covers agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), which allows federal authorities to deputize state and local officers to perform immigration enforcement functions

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief in Superior Court against any entity violating these prohibitions, while preserving private rights of action

  • Filed on January 17, 2025 by Representatives Christine P. Barber and David M. Rogers, with 36 total legislative co-sponsors

Legislative Description

Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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