Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that authorizes driver's licenses for certain undocumented immigrants.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals who are without proof of lawful presence, and therefore ineligible for a social security number, to be eligible for a Massachusetts drivers license if they meet the following requirements, such as (Sec. 1):

• Proof of identity and date of birth; and

• Proof of Massachusetts residency.

• Prohibits a license registrar from inquiring about, or create a record of an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status when processing an application for registration of a motor vehicle (Sec. 1).

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes drivers licenses for certain undocumented individuals.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals who are without proof of lawful presence, and therefore ineligible for a social security number, to be eligible for a Massachusetts drivers license if they meet the following requirements, such as (Sec. 1):

• Proof of identity and date of birth; and

• Proof of Massachusetts residency.

• Prohibits a license registrar from inquiring about, or create a record of an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status when processing an application for registration of a motor vehicle (Sec. 1).

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