Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2309: An Act relative to sanctuary cities and towns
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2309 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to sanctuary cities and towns. Primary sponsor: Marc Lombardo (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4970.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to prohibit cities or towns from failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designating themselves as sanctuary cities and to withhold unrestricted general government aid to cities and towns for non-compliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Lombardo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4970
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government