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MA H3066

To provide identification to homeless youth and families

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide a process for certain homeless adults or children to apply for identification cards. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide a process for homeless adults and unaccompanied homeless youth to apply for Massachusetts identification (ID) cards. It requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to establish regulations that would allow these individuals to apply for ID cards and waive any associated fees. Proof of residency can be provided through documentation from homeless service providers or government agencies that have provided services to the individual. The bill defines "homeless" as per the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, and "unaccompanied homeless youth" as a person 24 or younger who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and is not in the custody of a parent or legal guardian.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (45)

Ruth Balser (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Dan Carey (D),  Harriette Chandler (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Elizabeth Poirier (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  José Tosado (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3066
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3066.pdf
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