by Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun February 28, 2023. The Massachusetts House passed legislation Wednesday that opens a pathway for some undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in the state, a move advocates say would make roads safer for all motorists and opponents argue rewards people for entering the country illegally. The ability to get behind a wheel and drive to work, or take your child to a doctors appointment, is something that many of us might take for granted," Spilka said. The 25 new centers are expected to ease the burden on emergency rooms for patients with behavioral health crises. In February 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for standard Massachusetts driver's licenses. Applicants under the bill would need to provide proof of their identity, date of birth and residency in Massachusetts. } .split-cols-bm { Why it matters: Massachusetts is home to more than 200,000 immigrants without legal status, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Sen. Jim Guthrie, R-McCammon, sponsored Senate Bill 1081, which would create the new restricted drivers license anyone 16 or older who resides in Idaho could obtain, regardless of whether they have a Social Security number. Massachusetts voters will decide this November whether to overturn a new law that makes undocumented immigrants eligible for driver's licenses. Gross Globe Staff, Updated October 6, 2022, 12:00 a.m. People gave hugs outside the State House after the lawmakers voted to override Governor Charlie Baker's veto of bill that. In Massachusetts, the number of signatures required to qualify a veto referendum for the ballot is equal to 1.5 percent of the total votes cast for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. a summary of the law from the Secretary of States office, filed paperwork to start the ballot question process, the states Elections Division certified 71,883 signatures collected, 47 percent of residents surveyed were opposed to the legislation, a debate on the ballot question on GBHs Greater Boston, Connecticut saw a 9 percent decrease in hit-and-run crashes, several mayors testified on Beacon Hill in support of the law, the statistic is part of a national trend, Another fight is brewing over the undocumented immigrant drivers license law, Here's where the MassGOP stands after Tuesday's election, South Coast Rail: New Bedford, Fall River vote to join the MBTA, A valid unexpired foreign passport or a valid unexpired Consular Identification document. In what was a marathon session, the Minnesota Senate approved the Driver's Licenses for All act at 2 a.m. Feb. 22. Jay McMahon, of Fair and Secure Massachusetts, and Sen. Brendan Crighton, of Safer Roads Massachusetts, debated the measure on Greater Boston. As of September 2022, 17 states and Washington, D.C. had enacted laws authorizing the issuance of driver's licenses to immigrants who cannot provide proof of lawful or authorized presence. Navigating Research with Undocumented Immigrants as an Undocumented Immigrant; Announcement of New Series! More News Alden-Conger's spring . } Last week, Senate President Karen Spilka said that as a granddaughter of immigrants, she has been a long-time supporter of the Work and Family Mobility Act and is pleased to see it move forward. Immigrants can get a license in the United States in most states, but it depends on the state they live in and their immigration status. They cant even suspend licenses from people when theyre supposed to, he said. .sbtotalheader { too many, The following were the top donors who contributed to the opposition committees.Cite error: Invalid tag; invalid names, e.g. Driscoll cited three main reasons for her support of the law: moral considerations, economic effects, and public safety. Massachusetts senators passed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to receive drivers' licenses. This law allows Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a standard drivers license or learners permit if they meet all the other qualifications for a standard license or learners permit, including a road test and insurance, and provide proof of their identity, date of birth, and residency. Senate overrides Baker veto: Undocumented immigrants will be able to get driver's licenses," June 9, 2022, "Office of the Governor", "Message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his objections thereto in writing the engrossed Bill relative to work and family mobility (see House, No. [19], As of September 2022, 17 states and Washington, D.C. had enacted laws authorizing the issuance of driver's licenses to immigrants who cannot provide proof of lawful or authorized presence. Governor Baker supports existing laws in Massachusetts, enacted on a bipartisan basis, that ensure Massachusetts compliance with federal REAL ID requirements and enable those who demonstrate lawful presence in the United States to obtain a license, Terry MacCormack, a spokesman for the governor, told MassLive on Tuesday. The Senate voted 32-8 Thursday. Senate to Debate Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants This Week, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, Rescuers Capture Bald Eagle Believed to Be Critically Sickened by Rat Poison, Power Lines Crash Onto Cars, Trucks for Blocks in Stoneham. . Do we want to support individuals who are new to our community and their ability to grow and prosper the way any of us who were born here have that opportunity? } A "no" vote was to repeal House Bill 4805, thereby maintaining existing state law that prohibits applicants who cannot verify citizenship or immigration status from obtaining a driver's license and motor vehicle registration. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. Why it matters: Massachusetts is home to more than 200,000 immigrants without legal status, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Business regulation Research also showed Utah and New Mexico saw decreases in their rates of uninsured drivers by as much as 80 percent and 60 percent, respectively, following passage of their laws, according to the report. But Jim Lyons, chair of the state Republican Party, argues driving is a privilege, not a right. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If the petitioners submit a written request for the suspension of the targeted law prior to the referendum election, signatures equal to 2 percent of the total votes last cast for governor are required to both suspend the law and force an election. It's high time that we let undocumented immigrants live without fear and start honoring their many contributions. The bill was then. A similar bill has already passed in that House with a veto-proof majority. The Flesch-Kincaid formulas account for the number of words, syllables, and sentences in a text; they do not account for the difficulty of the ideas in the text. The state has also seen a reduction in hit-and-run crashes and a steep decline in people found guilty of unlicensed driving, she said. This breaking news story will be updated. The ballot measure was approved, thus upholding the legislation. In Massachusetts, undocumented immigrants are eligible to apply for a driver's license. The bill required the second document to be a valid unexpired drivers license from any U.S. state or territory, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid unexpired foreign national identification card, a valid unexpired foreign drivers license, or a marriage certificate or divorce decree issued by any state or territory of the United States. In 2019, the Oregon State Legislature adopted a similar law that is still in effect. At least 16 states, including Connecticut and Vermont, allow residents to get a driver's license or permit regardless of immigration status, supporters say. licenses to qualified immigrants without legal status, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, Massachusetts drivers license bill has momentum to pass despite COVID-19, governors opposition, lawmakers say, Lawmakers renew push to expand drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts, Immigration reforms proposed by President Joe Biden stand to benefit over 200,000 Massachusetts residents, families. The early voting period for Massachusetts begins on Saturday. The FKGL for the ballot summary is grade level 20, and the FRE is 19. You are voting for the first time in Massachusetts in a federal election; You are casting a provisional or challenged ballot; The poll worker has a reasonable suspicion that leads them to request identification. H 4805 required one of the documents to be either a valid unexpired foreign passport or a valid unexpired Consular Identification document. As of July 1 2022, 18 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico issue driver's licenses or permits to some or all of the population residing without inspection in the United States. But more recent polling shows most voters have been swayed to support the law. Its a dangerous law Its a law that circumvents the federal authorities who have the primary jurisdiction in vetting these people (from other countries), McMahon said. font-size:1.0em; The push to expand access to driver's licenses to qualified immigrants without legal status continues to gain momentum as public health professionals, business leaders, advocates and. Another 39.2 percent said they would vote against the law, while 4.2 percent remained undecided. Charlie Baker to pass a law allowing undocumented immigrants to receive Massachusetts drivers licenses starting next year. A form of identification is required to register. Who was behind the campaigns in favor of a 'yes' or 'no' vote? To obtain a restricted license, drivers would have to live in Idaho, be of legal driving age, pass a driving skills and written test and prove their identity with a passport, birth certificate, consular ID card or another form of identification issued by a foreign government or Native American tribe. Contact Editor Christina Lords for questions: info@idahocapitalsun.com. It's about making our roads safer, making sure that everybody has to pass a road test and vision test and get insurance and to get a license in the Commonwealth.". Undocumented applicants will have to show at least two official forms of ID for a driver's license and prove that they live in Massachusetts. Charles D. 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Essential workers have served in critical and heroic front-line conditions during this terrible pandemic, but have been left out to dry when it comes to their commutes, argued Fish, who also spoke as chairman of the Fish Family Foundation, which works with dozens of immigrant-facing nonprofits across the U.S. Leaving the moral and philanthropic cases aside, I want to speak as a businessman, Fish added. Massachusetts does not allow same-day voter registration. However, voters will be asked to show ID in the following circumstances: The following list of accepted ID was current as of November 2022. The restricted license would cost $50 and be valid for two years. [12] H 4805 prohibited registrars from inquiring about an applicants citizenship or immigration status when applying for driver's licenses and motor vehicle registrations. Ballotpedia features 395,437 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. The state is poised to extend driving privileges to an estimated 45,000-85,000 potential drivers over the next three years, according to MassBudget. A report from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank, states Connecticut saw a 9 percent decrease in hit-and-run crashes in the years after lawmakers there passed the law. the state House of Representatives voted to pass the bill in February. Earlier this year, the state Legislature overrode a veto from Gov. An estimated 45,000 to 50,000 people could get licenses in the next three years under the law. However, the divided committee took the unusual step of sending Senate Bill 1081 to the Senate floor without a recommendation attached to it. In the process, Guthrie predicted the new restricted licenses would make the roads safer and reduce costs and risks for all motorists by providing a path for more drivers to legally drive and obtain insurance. .sbtotaltotal { McMahon cast doubt on the RMVs ability to handle differentiating between citizens and non-citizens. Massachusetts voters rejected the repeal of a new law that lets immigrants obtain state-issued drivers licenses regardless of their legal status, the Associated Press reports. @media screen and (max-width: 792px) { Charlie Baker has expressed his opposition to the measure, which would allow Massachusetts residents without legal immigration status to apply for a standard state driver's license, provided they show certain documents proving their identity. Undocumented immgrants can get a driver's license in the following states: California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Maryland Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Utah See20 CFR 655.120(b)(4). We have an urgent need for labor in this state. Elizabeth Sweet, executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, said, "The Work and Family Mobility Act makes our communities safer, builds trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities, and benefits our economy. It doesnt make any sense to have drivers not having access to a drivers license, she said. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Too many people in our communities drive in fear every day of being pulled over, detained, then deported. The state recently passed a law allowing undocumented immigrants to get a driver's license despite a veto from Gov. New: With 32 votes in the affirmative to eight in the negative, @MA_Senate passes a bill allowing undocumented Immigrants to get drivers licenses @NBC10Boston pic.twitter.com/A02E6xmqXK. In hisveto message, Baker said the legislation "significantly increases the risk that noncitizens will be registered to vote," a possibility that bill supporters have refuted. [3] The committee reported $3.6 million in contributions. Im talking about the fear of being deported for taking a sick relative to the hospital or the fear of being deported for taking children to school. Undocumented immigrants driver's license law question likely to appear on November ballot A "yes" vote would keep the law in place, allowing undocumented immigrants a pathway to. And by barring residents without status from accessing drivers licenses, the commonwealth is creating barriers to full inclusion, economic stability and better health.. To read Ballotpedia's methodology for covering ballot measure campaign finance information, click here. When I talk about that fear, I am not talking about the fear of running off the road when it is snowing outside or the fear of hydroplaning during a thunderstorm, Gonzalez Tena told legislators. Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 26, 2022? But this bill should be signed His (Bakers) concerns are baseless. Several health care providers and advocates said the move would also help address longstanding logistical challenges and inequities faced by the states essential workers and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We couldn't do it without you. He noted that law enforcement officials have endorsed the ballot question for this reason. } No more than one-quarter of the certified signatures on initiative or referendum petitions may come from any one county. If the new bill passes, people who apply for a standard driver's license will need to provide proof of identity, date of birth and state residency, according to the bill. A valid unexpired drivers license from any United States state or territory; an original or certified copy of a birth certificate; a valid unexpired foreign national identification card; a valid unexpired foreign drivers license; or a marriage certificate or divorce decree issued by any state or territory of the United States. The word count for the ballot summary is 437. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. If a petition seeks to suspend the targeted law and reaches the 2 percent threshold, the targeted law is suspended until the next general election, at which voters decide whether to approve the bill or reject it. Should the measure be signed into law, Massachusetts would become the 16th state to provide illegal immigrants with the opportunity to get a driver's license - joining California, New York, Utah . Guthrie said drivers licenses are a basic necessity and would give all Idahoans 16 and older the opportunity to drive legally. .ballot-measure-endorsements ul { Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. 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The Senate voted 32 to 8 in favor of the measure. Speaking in support, the bill's sponsor, Sen. Adam Gomez (D), said: Allowing parents to drive their kids to school, take them to doctor's appointments or be in charge of carpooling to take their kids to soccer, all without the concern they may be separated if they are pulled over, will allow children of undocumented immigrants to breathe and have a sigh of relief.[15][6]. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Idaho Capital Sun maintains editorial independence. The law specifies that information provided by or relating to any applicant or license-holder will not be a public record and shall not be disclosed, except as required by federal law or as authorized by Attorney General regulations, and except for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Following years of advocacy for the bill, House and Senate Democrats on Thursday enacted the legislation, which supporters say will make the roads safer by granting access to licenses for many undocumented immigrants who are already living throughout the state. "Allowing parents to drive their kids to school, take them to doctor's appointments or be in charge of carpooling to take their kids to soccer, all without the concern they may be separated if they are pulled over, will allow children of undocumented immigrants to breath and have a sigh of relief," bill supporters Sen. Adam Gomez, a Springfield Democrat, said earlier this month. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Question 4 was a veto referendum on House Bill 4805 (H 4805). On June 27, 2022, the referendum was cleared for signature gathering. -webkit-columns: 1; State executives | } Republican opposition to the bill was steady throughout its journey through the Legislature, and officeholders and candidates at the GOP convention last weekend in Springfield sporadically and pointedly expressed their opposition to the proposal. font-weight:bold; A "no" vote would .
.sbtotaltable { I think the answer to that is yes.. Under current legislation, undocumented immigrants are not allowed to have a license in Massachusetts. Farm owners, he said, have long relied on the worst of Band-Aid solutions off-the-record agreements with local police chiefs to help prevent their workers from being pulled over. The secretary of the commonwealth's office announced late Friday that it had certified the signatures needed to put repeal of the law on the November ballot. Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, president of the Major City Chiefs of Police Association, said last year that the bill would promote trust between law enforcement and all the communities we serve and protect, according to GBH. The new law will allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a standard state driver's license beginning July 1, 2023. display: inline; In the Senate, the override passed by a 32-8 margin, with 32 Democrats voting to override and five Democrats joining all three Republicans to sustain Bakers veto. H 4805 repealed the provision of state law that says, "No license of any type may be issued to any person who does not have lawful presence in the United States. .split-cols-bm { During Tuesdays hearing, the organization PODER of Idaho presented a petition with 8,000 signatures supporting the bill to create a restricted drivers license. The new law will extend driving privileges to an estimated 45,000-85,000 people over the next three years, according to MassBudget. The overwhelming majority of bills that advance out of Idaho legislative committees are sent to the floor with recommendations the bills pass. Fausto Menard Twitter Producer, All Things ConsideredFausto Menard is a producer for WBUR's All Things Considered. In February 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for standard Massachusetts driver's licenses. She is from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and currently lives in the Boston area. Opponents of the law, backed by MassGOP President Jim Lyons, launched a repeal effort and garnered enough signatures to put the new law to a vote in yesterdays election. Nineteen states have laws in place that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a drivers' license, including Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Washington. One committee was registered in support of a 'no' vote on Question 4: Fair and Secure Massachusetts. He has covered every Idaho legislative session since 2011 gavel-to-gavel. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. The act became a law in June after the House and Senate both voted to override Gov. Additionally, applicants must pass a road test and be in compliance with insurance requirements. Everyone needs to get to work and get to school, so lets do everything we can to get people where theyre going safely.. Other members of the Idaho Sheriffs Association also spoke in opposition to restricted drivers licenses. House lawmakers passed the measure on a 120-36 vote. Providing licenses to qualified applicants, regardless of immigration status would ensure more drivers are tested, that they know the rules of the road and comply with mandatory insurance laws, while also serving as a step toward racial equity, Fitzpatrick added. Charlie Baker on the legislation.. battersea power station webcam; maine real estate transfer tax exemptions In 2014, Oregon voters voted to repeal SB 833, which would have made four-year driver's licenses available to those who cannot prove lawful presence. U.S. Congress | margin-top: 0 !important; Having access to a drivers license allows people to better access work and school. emphasis on political coverage within a state; and, Signature requirement: 1.5 percent of the gubernatorial vote for a referendum or 2 percent of the gubernatorial vote to also suspend the law, Allows for veto referendums on emergency legislation, Successful veto referendum petitions may or may not suspend the targeted law until the election depending on the number of valid signatures submitted. These people are mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters who are here to be an active part of the American dream, and they arent going anywhere.. We urgently need to have [undocumented immigrants] drive legally, safely, insured and registered.. Eagleson, who noted that licensed drivers are safer drivers, called decisions to limit time on the road heartbreaking, as they impact not only personal health but public health. 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