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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 512: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 512) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly extends municipal voting rights to noncitizens, advancing immigrant rights by including noncitizen residents in local elections, a direct support measure for immigrant integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 263: An Act relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 263) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates use of SAVE program to verify immigration status for entitlement programs, restricting immigrant access to state services per program purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4033: An Act providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville

By Representatives Uyterhoeven of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4033) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill grants non-citizen residents voting rights in Somerville municipal elections, directly supporting immigrant integration and inclusion through civic participation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2012: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, a sector with high immigrant worker presence, protecting labor rights and aligning with immigrant rights support.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title 'establishing fairness for agricultural laborers' directly supports worker protections in labor rights, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1994: An Act protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion

By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Priscila S. Sousa, Manny Cruz and Carlos González relative to protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion by threat of disclosing immigration status. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenants from retaliation using immigration status threats, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits retaliation by threatening to disclose immigration status, directly protecting tenants from coercion related to immigration status.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2176: An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws

By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2176) of Priscila S. Sousa and Manny Cruz relative to employer disclosure of immigration status to conceal violation of state wage, benefit, or tax laws. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents employers from concealing tax law violations, ensuring proper tax collection and closing compliance loopholes related to state revenue.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents employers from using immigration status to conceal wage/benefit violations, protecting immigrant workers from exploitation under labor laws.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from concealing wage/benefit violations using immigration status disclosure, directly protecting workers' compensation rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 117: An Act establishing basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes basic needs assistance for immigrant residents, directly providing essential services to this population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1675: An Act relative to sanctuary policies in the commonwealth

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1675) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to further define sanctuary policies in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill defines sanctuary policies, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aligning with immigrant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2573: An Act to enhance public safety

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2573) of Nicholas A. Boldyga for legislation to require mandatory cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by local and state law enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE, increasing state-level immigration enforcement per bill's requirement for mandatory cooperation with federal immigration authorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2575: An Act relative to administering state and local agreements

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2575) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Christine P. Barber relative to law enforcement agreements to enforce federal law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state/local law enforcement agreements to enforce federal immigration law, directly supporting federal enforcement efforts per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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