MA S2568

Bill

To provide identification to homeless youth and families

Introduced
06/21/2018

In Committee
07/02/2018

Crossed Over
06/28/2018

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, Thursday, June 21, 2018 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to provide identification to homeless youth and families (Senate, No. 1906),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2568).

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts law to provide a process for homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth to apply for a Massachusetts identification card and waive any associated fees. The bill defines "homeless" and "unaccompanied homeless youth" using the definitions from the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The bill allows these individuals to submit proof of residency using documentation from service providers or government agencies, rather than a traditional residential address.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2568

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2568
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2568.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H188	Relative to the use of a magnetic identification card reader machine when purchasing alcohol	Accompanied a new draft, see H4384	Similar To
H363	Ensuring election integrity through voter identification	Accompanied a study order, see H4252	Similar To
H386	Relative to valid identification at voting polls	Accompanied a study order, see H4252	Similar To
S1121	Enhancing identification of taxicab operators	Accompanied a study order, see S2342	Similar To
S1375	Relative to the issuance of uniform firefighter identification cards	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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