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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Rebecca L. Rausch
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to de-ICE Massachusetts law enforcement.
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PETITION OF:
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Rebecca L. Rausch | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 3638 FILED ON: 1/29/2026
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By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to de-ICE Massachusetts law enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to de-ICE Massachusetts law enforcement.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 6E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
(d) The commission shall not certify, or shall revoke certification of, a law enforcement agency that is at any time out of compliance with section 6 of this chapter.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 6E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 6. (a) A law enforcement agency shall not employ, hire, contract with, or in any way retain the services of any individual who was hired as a sworn officer or otherwise of or otherwise provided services as an agent of or adviser to the United States immigration and customs enforcement on or after January 20, 2025.
(b) This section applies prospectively only and does not apply to any individual hired by a law enforcement agency prior to this act’s effective date.