The bill amends Chapter 258F of the General Laws to enhance the certification process for victims of violent crime and human trafficking seeking nonimmigrant status. It mandates that certifying entities, which include law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, adopt policies for completing and signing nonimmigrant status certification forms for victims. The bill establishes a timeline for responses from certifying entities and requires them to report to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) on the number of certification requests, completions, and denials. Additionally, the EOPSS is tasked with compiling this data and making it publicly available, while ensuring that individual identities remain confidential.

The bill also creates a steering committee to oversee the implementation of these policies, develop training materials, and provide technical assistance to certifying entities. This committee is required to file a report detailing its activities, challenges, and recommendations for improving compliance with the law by December 31, 2023. The EOPSS will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to fulfill the requirements of the law and improve the certification process for victims.