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MA H2669

MA H2669
Expanding hoisting examination opportunities for foreign language speakers


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
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)

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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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