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MA S1096
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Fattman
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AI Summary
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Requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to comply with ICE detainer requests when an individual has 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, municipal, college/university police, sheriff's departments, correctional facilities, prosecutorial offices, courts, and probation offices
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Allows law enforcement employees to honor ICE detention requests if they determine the individual poses a public safety threat or other compelling reason supports detention
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Amends Chapter 276 of Massachusetts General Laws by adding new Section 20S governing federal immigration detainer compliance
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025