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MA H3117

Relative to drivers licenses for international students


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize international students with F-1 visas who have obtained a drivers permit to drive. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to authorize international students with F-1 visas who have obtained a Massachusetts driver's permit to continue driving on their own country's valid license for an additional 45 days after receiving their Massachusetts permit. The bill specifies that this applies to international students who are at least 18 years old and have F-1 visas from one of the 3 countries listed in the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) regulations. This provision aims to provide a grace period for international students to transition to using their Massachusetts driver's permit.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 02/18/2020)

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