Bill > S233

This bill amends Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand hoisting machinery operator licensing examination opportunities for Spanish language speakers. Specifically, the bill requires the Division of Occupational Licensure to offer both written and practical examinations for hoisting machinery operators in both English and Spanish, provided that applicants meet the existing licensure criteria established by the commissioner. Under the proposed change, Spanish-speaking applicants will have the same opportunity to take licensing exams in their preferred language as English-speaking applicants. The bill maintains all existing requirements for obtaining a hoisting machinery operator license, including passing written and/or practical examinations, and continues to mandate that licenses include a photograph of the licensee. This change aims to make professional licensing more accessible to Spanish-speaking individuals in Massachusetts by removing language barriers in the examination process.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S233