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MA H2009
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alyson Sullivan-Almeida
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AI Summary
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Requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to honor ICE detainer requests when individuals have been convicted or charged with aggravated felonies (murder, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, drug trafficking, firearms trafficking), violent crimes, criminal street gang offenses, or terrorism offenses
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Defines "law enforcement agency" broadly to include state and municipal police, college/university police, sheriff's departments, correctional facilities, courts, probation offices, and prosecutorial offices
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Grants law enforcement employees discretion to comply with ICE detention requests if they determine an individual poses a public safety threat or other compelling circumstances exist
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Amends Chapter 276 of the General Laws by adding new Section 20S
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
11/26/2025