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H5158

03/23/2026, Massachusetts, Legislation, Immigration

H5158: Requires state prisons contracting with federal gov’t for immigration detention to advise detained individuals of right to legal counsel.

Bill Status: Active

Last action (on 03/23/2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5293

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The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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