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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to language compatibility in the commercial driver licensing process. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to administer commercial driver's license (CDL) tests in Portuguese and Spanish, if requested by the applicant, as well as any other language deemed necessary as a reasonable accommodation for applicants with limited English proficiency. However, the tests will not be used to determine the applicant's English language skills, and a request for accommodation will not exempt the applicant from demonstrating sufficient English proficiency to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make reports and records, as required by federal guidelines.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4502 (on 05/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2719 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2719.pdf |
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