Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1127
An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
Cosponsors (23)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
- William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- Thomas M. Stanley (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied H5316 - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026 - Nov 26, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 25, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 14, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary