An Act relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty
This bill restricts Massachusetts law enforcement agencies from entering into new or extended agreements with federal authorities regarding immigration detention and deputization. It requires any such agreement or federal deputization to receive prior written authorization from the Governor, ensuring state control over these partnerships. Additionally, the law limits existing immigration detention contracts to a maximum of ninety days after the bill takes effect. The Attorney General is empowered to take legal action against any entity that violates these restrictions, while allowing officers to continue their standard public safety duties.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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