Massachusetts H2573: An Act to enhance public safety

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 1. Definitions (a) "Local and State Law Enforcement Agency" shall mean any police department, sheriff's office, or other law enforcement entity established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any of its political subdivisions. (b) "ICE" shall refer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for immigration enforcement. (c) "Immigration Detainer" shall mean a request by ICE to a local or state law enforcement agency to hold an individual believed to be subject to removal from the United States for an additional period beyond when they would otherwise be released from custody. Section 2. Mandatory Cooperation (a) All local and state law enforcement agencies shall: (1) Honor and comply with ICE immigration detainers, which include requests to notify ICE of the release of an individual and to maintain custody of such individuals for up to 48 hours beyond the time they would otherwise be released to facilitate ICE's assumption of custody. (2) Share pertinent information with ICE regarding the immigration or citizenship status of any individual in their custody, when such information is requested by ICE in the performance of its duties. (3) Participate in joint task forces with ICE when requested for operations aimed at immigration enforcement, provided that such participation does not impede the primary duties of local law enforcement. …

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Sponsors

• Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
2. March 26, 2026: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
3. March 25, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
4. November 4, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2573?

H2573 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to enhance public safety.

What is the status of H2573?

Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored H2573?

Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden).

Where is the official record for H2573?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2573