H5305

Promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

Introduced·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5305 promotes rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment.

Massachusetts H5305, known as the PROTECT Act, mandates employers to notify employees within 48 hours of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection request. It restricts law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status unless required by law. The governor must publish guidelines on individual rights related to federal immigration enforcement. Law enforcement agencies must not execute agreements that deputize them for civil immigration enforcement.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

134 Yea

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21 Nay

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2 Absent

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History

Mar 25

House

Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 25

House

Pending new draft of H5293

Mar 25

House

New draft of H5293