An Act creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts
This bill establishes a special commission in Massachusetts to evaluate the state's refugee resettlement infrastructure and recommend ways to improve long-term integration. The commission will be composed of at least 18 members, including state officials, representatives from refugee service organizations, employers, and individuals with personal refugee experience. Its primary task is to investigate current gaps in housing, healthcare, education, and employment support, while also analyzing how recent federal program changes have affected local resources. The group must submit a report with findings and potential new laws or regulations to the state legislature and governor within one year of the bill taking effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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