An Act to improve public safety and security

This bill (HD 3853) authorizes Massachusetts to create a pilot program under the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. It establishes a "State Immigration Processing & Waiver Office" to develop a database for legal visitors and residents, and explore Employer Sponsorship Agreements (ESAs) where Massachusetts employers can sponsor credentialed non-citizen workers. The pilot also aims to coordinate with federal authorities on potentially allowing state law enforcement to screen certain employable non-citizens, with possible federal reimbursement. The bill directly affects Massachusetts employers needing qualified workers and non-citizen residents seeking clearer immigration pathways within the state.