S 99 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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 to evaluate Massachusetts' refugee resettlement infrastructure and develop strategies for better long-term integration. The commission will include at least 19 members representing government agencies, refugee service organizations, employers, and individuals with lived experience as refugees. Its primary tasks involve investigating current service gaps, analyzing funding needs, and reviewing how state policies affect refugee access to housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Within one year of starting, the commission must submit its findings and any recommended laws or regulations to the governor and the state legislature.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 16, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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