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MA H1635
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Day
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles from sharing files, data, or information with federal agencies for civil immigration enforcement purposes unless a judge-signed probable cause warrant is obtained
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Requires written informed consent before any immigration-related interviews of persons in state or local custody, with the right to have an attorney present before questioning takes place
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Bars criminal offender record information from being accessed or disclosed for non-criminal justice purposes, including civil immigration enforcement
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Prohibits court personnel, prosecutors, and probation officials from asking victims, family members, or witnesses about their immigration status unless required by law, and bars them from proactively notifying federal agencies about individuals attending court proceedings
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Directs the Attorney General to create multilingual consent forms explaining that immigration interviews are voluntary, and grants superior courts authority to hear claims arising from violations of these protections
Legislative Description
Relative to access to justice
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
2/25/2026