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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, February 20, 2020 - The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (Senate, No. 2043), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2555).
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide identification cards to homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth in Massachusetts. It requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to establish a process for these individuals to apply for and receive a Massachusetts identification card, and to waive any associated fees. The bill defines "homeless" based on the federal Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act and defines "unaccompanied homeless youth" as a person 24 years old or younger who is not in the custody of a parent or guardian and lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Sponsors (20)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Reprinted as amended, see S2576 (on 02/27/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2555 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2555.pdf |
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