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HD 2885

An Act Relative to Law Enforcement and Immigration Status

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

Massachusetts bill would regulate how law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities, aiming to protect privacy and civil rights; exact provisions pending.

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Bill Summary · HD 2885

HD 2885 — An Act Relative to Law Enforcement and Immigration Status

Overview

HD 2885 is a proposed Massachusetts bill titled “An Act Relative to Law Enforcement and Immigration Status.” Based on the title alone, the bill would address the relationship between law enforcement activities and immigration status. No substantive provisions are provided in the materials you supplied, so the exact changes to law, definitions, or procedures cannot yet be identified from the text available.

Current Status and Timeline (as provided)

  • Official docket information in the materials indicates the bill was filed on January 16, 2025 (House Docket No. 2885) and presented by Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida of the 7th Plymouth district.
  • The version content notes that the “Draft being worked on by House Counsel,” suggesting the bill was in early drafting stages.
  • The materials you shared list an introduced date of November 29, 2025, but there is a discrepancy with the filing date (January 16, 2025) in the accompanying text. The official record should be consulted to confirm the precise introduction date and current status.

Known Details from the Version Content

  • Sponsor: Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida (7th Plymouth)
  • Legislature: Massachusetts, 194th General Court (2025-2026 session)
  • Status: Draft/in early development (as per “Draft being worked on by House Counsel”; no final language provided)

What the Bill Would Address (Provisions not publicly detailed in the provided text)

  • The exact statutory changes, definitions, and protections are not included in the materials you supplied.
  • As with bills framed “Relative to Law Enforcement and Immigration Status,” typical issues under consideration might include:
    • Rules governing cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
    • Conditions or prohibitions on immigration-status-based detentions or inquiries.
    • Privacy and civil-rights protections for individuals in interactions with law enforcement.
    • Use of detainers, immigration-status checks, or information-sharing with federal agencies.
    • Procedures, oversight, and reporting requirements related to immigration-status enforcement.
  • Because the current materials only state that the draft is being prepared, the actual provisions, definitions, and effective dates remain to be published.

Potential Impacts and Affected Parties

  • Individuals interacting with law enforcement (e.g., arrests, traffic stops, inquiries).
  • Law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts (state and local) responsible for implementing any new policies.
  • Immigrant communities and organizations advocating for civil rights and privacy protections.
  • Federal-state-law interactions regarding immigration enforcement.

Next Steps and How to Track

  • Obtain the final bill text from the Massachusetts Legislature’s official website or the House docket to review the exact sections, definitions, and operative dates.
  • Check the bill’s status updates (e.g., committee assignments, amendments, fiscal impact statements).
  • Note sponsor statements and committee hearings for intent, amendments, and potential impact analyses.
  • If you work with stakeholders, request a summary of proposed provisions once the final language is released.

If you can provide the final text or a link to the official bill language, I can deliver a detailed, provision-by-provision summary with precise impacts, timelines, and affected entities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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