H5316

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

Chamber Passed·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5316 promotes rule of law, oversight, and equal constitutional treatment by regulating civil immigration enforcement and protecting.

Massachusetts H5316 establishes regulations for civil immigration enforcement activities, limiting law enforcement inquiries into immigration status unless directly material to a criminal investigation. It mandates that law enforcement agencies cannot execute, renew, or expand agreements that deputize officers for civil immigration enforcement. The bill also outlines procedures for certifying victims of qualifying criminal activity, ensuring they can petition for nonimmigrant visas without fear of retaliation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–3 · May 7
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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3 Nay

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History

Jul 29

House

Reported by H5620

May 18

House

Rules suspended

May 18

House

House NON-concurred in the Senate amendment