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Bill > H2669
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand hoisting license examination opportunities for foreign language speakers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to expand language accessibility for hoisting machinery license examinations by requiring the Division of Occupational Licensure to offer both written and practical exams in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and potentially other languages determined appropriate by the division. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 146 of the General Laws to ensure that applicants for hoisting machinery licenses under section 53A(g) can take their examinations in multiple languages, provided they still meet all existing licensure criteria established by the division's commissioner. This change aims to make professional licensing more accessible to non-English speaking individuals who work with hoisting machinery, potentially helping to reduce language barriers in the technical and construction industries and allowing more qualified workers to obtain necessary professional credentials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 10/15/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2669 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2669.pdf |
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