A Suffolk University-Boston Globe poll of 800 Massachusetts residents published Monday found 46.6% oppose the proposal, 46.1% support it and nearly 7% are undecided. Huanhua Road House lawmakers overwhelmingly supported the bill, which passed by a 120-36 vote. The state House and Senate both overwhelmingly approved the bill earlier this year, but Baker vetoed it on May 27. While the legislation has now cleared both chambers with more than three-quarters of elected lawmakers in support, Bay Staters in general are nearly evenly split on the idea of allowing people without legal immigration status to acquire Massachusetts licenses, according to a new poll. At least one piece of documentation must have a photograph. This bill would enable all qualified state residents to apply for a standard state drivers license, regardless of immigrant status, while keeping our Commonwealth in full compliance with REAL ID requirements. Charlie Baker delivers his state of the state address Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse, in Boston. The title of both bills An Act Relative To Work and Family Mobility During and Subsequent to the COVID-19 Emergency doesnt mention either drivers licenses or illegal immigrants. Mass illegal immigration is what you wanted Sign up for the newsletter to receive periodic updates on Cato research, events, and publications. All rights reserved. Supporters of the bill said it would allow thousands of unlicensed drivers to travel to work and school without fear and would enhance safety on the road. About 7% are undecided. And it puts tremendous pressure on cities and towns to do the cleanup on the back end.. Both Democratic candidates, Maura Healey and Sonia Chang-Daz, have voiced their support for the veto override. For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. Full transcript of Bidens State of the Union address, Mass. This story was updated to include more details from the legislative debate, as well as reaction to the vote and background on the issue. And the main reason for that is no ones ever been able to explain to me how you can actually document and verify someone who is undocumented.. "And everyone deserves to feel safe and get to work, pick up children and be a part of their communities without fear. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. REP. GOODEN INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND USE OF BIOMETRICS TO IDENTIFY MIGRANTS COMING ACROSS SOUTHERN BORDER, Massachusetts Gov. A long-debated proposal to expand driver's license access to undocumented immigrants took a major step Thursday toward becoming law, clearing the Massachusetts Senate with a strong enough margin to overcome the prospect of Gov. Minnesota state legislators recently passed the Drivers License for All bill (HF 4), which could pave the way for undocumented immigrants to get valid drivers licenses. Connecticut saw a reduction of hit-and run crashes, and a decline in the number of people found guilty of unlicensed driving, a 2019 investigation by the GBH News Center for Investigative Reporting found. Legislature Overrides Gov. The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow illegal immigrants the ability to obtain a U.S. driver's license without requiring proof they are in the country lawfully. "It is unnecessary because we are just focused on the ability of someone to drive.". In November, voters in Massachusetts will decide on rejecting a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain a drivers license. It now moves to the Democrat-controlled Senate for approval, and then to Gov. BOSTON (CBS) - The Senate passed a bill that would give immigrants without legal status a pathway to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license. Sarah Betancourt is a bilingual reporter for GBH News, and longtime Boston muckraker. "I am one of those who comes to the chamber concerned about some of the provisions before us, concerned because a driver's license is one of the most, if not the most, recognizable, important pieces of identification in our society, bar none," Tarr, the Republican leader, said at the start of the session. To get a license, immigrants would have to present either a valid unexpired passport or valid unexpired consular identification and an unexpired driver's license from a U.S. state or territory, a birth certificate, a valid unexpired foreign national identification card or driver's license, or a Massachusetts marriage certificate. One amendment, offered by Fattman, would have required the RMV to transmit licensing information to any city or town clerk seeking to verify the identity of someone using a license to register to vote. Road safety and immigration reform advocates spent years unsuccessfully pressing lawmakers to act, arguing that expanding license access would ensure undocumented immigrants who already live in Massachusetts are properly tested before getting on the road and rein in their fears of law enforcement entanglement. I am one of those who comes to the chamber concerned about some of the provisions before us, concerned because a drivers license is one of the most, if not the most, recognizable, important pieces of identification in our society, bar none, Bruce Tarr, the chambers minority leader, said at the start of the session, the news service reported. Lawmakers voted this week to override his veto of a bill that will allow illegal immigrants in the state to apply for a driver's license. The House voted 120-36 in favor of the measure. "Leah and I will not sit by idly and watch the consequences of this bill take away the safety and democratic rights of Massachusetts residents. So many people who have testified today other than the last two, their only concern was for the people who have come into our country without permission not for American citizens, Dugan said. The law, signed by Gov. When Sen. William Brownsberger read out the final result, attendees in the Senate gallery erupted into applause and cheers some shouting "thank you" loud enough to prompt Brownsberger to bang the gavel and ask them to quiet down. House Democrats in Massachusetts have passed a controversial measure that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. "That was never really on the table here in Massachusetts," he said. Surely, we shouldnt have to rely on Charlie Baker, a Republican, and my former junior high classmate, to veto a measure that harms those at the bottom of the economic ladder.. Opioid overdose deaths reached a new high in 2021, according to data released this week, fueled in part by the widespread presence of fentanyl and the anguish imposed by the pandemic. February 16, 2022 20 BOSTON (AP) The Massachusetts House approved a bill Wednesday that would let immigrants in the country illegally obtain state Market data provided by Factset. State House News Service | Minnesota state legislators recently passed the Drivers License for All bill (HF 4), which could pave the way for undocumented immigrants to get valid drivers "We believe that could lead to stigma, open up opportunities to discriminate," Crighton said. The Massachusetts State House in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston. However, states regulate who may receive a drivers license or identification card. The Massachusetts House approved a bill Wednesday that would let immigrants in the country illegally obtain state drivers licenses. It prohibits the Registry of Motor Vehicles "I consistently voted against this bill and I remain opposed to its passage into law.". If the committee collects 40,120 certified signatures by Aug. 24 for a local election official to certify, and then file with the Secretary of States office by Sept. 7, the question can go on the November 2022 ballot. A No vote on the question would repeal the law (H.4805) that is scheduled to make illegal immigrants eligible to obtain drivers licenses starting on July 1, 2023. She said she wants to leave the measure up to the voters, citing the Globe-Suffolk University poll. Sign up for the GBH News Politics email newsletter, featuring complete local politics coverage along with insights from our team of political reporters. The House approved its version of the license access bill in February with a 120-36 vote, well above the number of representatives in support that would be needed to override a veto. If opponents of the new law pursue that action -- and are successful at gathering signatures -- the timing could line up almost perfectly to put the question before voters at the Nov. 8 election. House lawmakers overwhelmingly supported the bill, which passed by a 120-36 vote. In an event that went more than three hours before it featured any difference of opinion, mostly supporters testified in favor of two bills (S.2289/H.3456) before the Joint Committee on Transportation. Lawmakers have long considered drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants. Outside of spending levels, the budget talks -- which opened with brief public remarks before moving into private -- will feature some significant policy decisions as well, including a Senate proposal to create new licensing protections for Massachusetts reproductive health and gender-affirming care providers who may face legal challenges originating in other states. "Indeed, many of our policy chiefs support the bill as a public safety tool and agree that it will enable law enforcement to better identify individuals at traffic stops or scenes of an accident.". Follow us so you don't miss a thing! An aide to Baker said he supports existing state laws that allow those in the country legally to obtain drivers licenses. Previous research by The Pew Charitable Trusts examined the decisions that 10 states and the District of Columbia made when designing and implementing their laws to issue driver’s licenses to unauthorized immigrants. It will also make it possible for immigrants and refugees to go about their lives with more peace of mind, Sweet said. May 30, 2022 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has vetoed a bill that would allow immigrants without legal status to get driver's licenses. Wakeman said the campaign is still working to collect the initial 10 signatures required to launch a referendum campaign. The final vote in the Senate was 328 to approve the bill over Baker's objection. City hopes state legislature boosts shelter aid. The bill could also act as a lure to those in the country illegally knowing they could get a drivers license in Massachusetts, said Republican Rep. Paul Frost, of Auburn. Once the law is fully implemented, new drivers are likely to spend $62 million on car insurance policies. The Senate voted 32-8 Thursday. Senators voted 32-8 in favor of the controversial reform, which has drawn skepticism from Baker and split voters. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Join us. Hongmei Neon Equipment Factory House Democrats in Massachusetts have passed a controversial measure that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. For instance, in Colombia, theres a document showing the individuals blood type, and in Guinea, applicants need two documents including an unexpired passport, photo ID and/or birth certificate. Nineteen states have laws in place that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a drivers license, including Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Washington. To apply for a drivers license, immigrants will have to show two documents proving their date of birth and identity, like an unexpired foreign passport, consular identification document or certified copy of a birth certificate. "The legislature has now resoundingly supported the Work and Family Mobility Act, moving all state residents toward greater road safety, improved security, better public health and a more vibrant economy, and promising a profound transformation in the lives of undocumented immigrants across the Commonwealth.". Some who opposed the bill agreed with Gomez on one part of his testimony: that it is a pro-business bill. A political committee began the process to repeal a new law to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers licenses, just four days after legislators voted to make Massachusetts the 17th state to do that. While the legislation has now cleared both chambers with more than three-quarters of elected lawmakers in support, Bay Staters in general are nearly evenly split The Super Bowl: What Has Happened to America? We couldn't do it without you. By 2019, 50,000 undocumented immigrants had taken written exams, vision tests, and road tests to get drivers licenses. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. Patricia Mae G. Santos, M.D., Kanan Shah, M.D., Francesca M. Gany, M.D., and Fumiko Chino, M.D. A long-debated proposal to expand driver's license access to undocumented immigrants took a major step Thursday toward becoming law, clearing the Massachusetts Senate with a strong enough margin to overcome the prospect of Gov. Advocates renew push to license illegal immigrants. The bill is now backed by the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police and most Massachusetts sheriffs and district attorneys. Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Attorney General Maura Healey and state Sen. Sonia Chang-Daz both voiced their support of the veto override on Twitter. Driver's Licenses, ID Cards Being Replaced After Printer Mishap, Mass. However, for right now and today, I am looking forward to the ceremonial bill-signing," Senate President Karen Spilka told reporters about half an hour before gathering with other lawmakers, union leaders and activists for a "bill signing" ceremony in the State Library, across the building from the governor's office. I know that the economic purpose of immigration is to depress wages, Kropper said. She's covered politics, immigration, incarceration, and health for The Guardian, DigBoston, The Boston Globe, and The Associated Press. Fattman said local elections officials in his district had contacted him expressing concerns about the topic, and bill backers fired back that the state already has protections in place to prevent ineligible residents from registering to vote. Proponents of the bill say it expands access to services for immigrants and helps police if every driver has passed a road test and has an insured and licensed vehicle. Existing state law prohibits anyone "who does not have lawful presence in the United States" from acquiring either a standard Massachusetts or expanded REAL ID-compliant driver's license. Allowing parents to drive their kids to school, take them to doctors 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, Sen. Adam Gomez, a Springfield Democrat and one of the bills main sponsors, told the news service. A two-thirds vote in the House and Senate would override a potential veto by Baker. The bill still needs to go through a committee for review, but the deadline for that review has now been delayed until March. Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. The votes were there to pass the bill and Democrats in both branches flexed their political muscles in a 24-hour span to cement the licensing bill as law by clearing the two thirds hurdle needed for a veto override. "It's never easy to collect signatures. Analysis: Mass. Charlie Baker's formal opposition. In an event that Liwan District, Guangzhou,Guangdong (P.R.China) This isnt a slam dunk in the world of law enforcement by any reasonable measure.. "If somebody can collect the signatures and put a question before the voters, then obviously the voters get a shot at it," Baker said. RMV To Send More Than 50,000 New Licenses After Printing Error, 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, Power Lines Crash Onto Cars, Trucks for Blocks in Stoneham; Cause Unknown, Rescuers Capture Bald Eagle Believed to Be Critically Sickened by Rat Poison. Charlie Unfortunately, Massachusetts is a magnet for undocumented people. Support GBH. Milford resident Maureen Maloney, a longtime opponent of the proposal whose son Matthew Denice was killed by a drunk driver who did not have legal status in the U.S., will chair the committee. Allowing undocumented immigrants in Connecticut to obtain driver's licenses may have reduced hit-and-run crashes in the state. (Thomas Kurmeier via Getty Images), "We are a nation of immigrants. Baker vetoed the bill last month, saying in a letter to the House that it "undoes a critical safeguard to the driver's license issuance process" and that the Registry of Motor Vehicles doesn't have the expertise or ability to verify many types of documents from other countries. The hearing featured a wide array of supporters of the bills, including various Democrats in the Massachusetts legislature, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. Stay up to date with everything Boston. We found it incredibly hard a year ago," she said. Wakeman worked in 2021 on a trio of ballot question campaigns, including one seeking a statewide voter identification law, that fell short of collecting enough signatures to remain in the mix. State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) painted it as a pro-business bill. American Chestnut Trees To Make A Comeback? Despite the overwhelming support from the Legislature, Massachusetts residents are split on allowing undocumented immigrants to get drivers licenses, a recent poll showed. We have far more important problems to fix, Kropper said. Undocumented immigrants will still need to prove their identity, date of birth and residency in Massachusetts using a range of documents including either a valid, unexpired foreign passport or a valid, unexpired consular identification document. Currently, thirteen states and the District of Columbia have made a major investment in highway and public safety by allowing undocumented residents to apply for limited-purpose license and Immigration reform advocates and some public safety leaders have pressed, often loudly, for more than a decade to grant residents without legal status in the U.S. some form of access to driver's licenses. "But I think we've got enough interest to do it. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers. The hearing featured a wide array of supporters of the bills, including various Democrats in the Massachusetts legislature, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Brazilian Worker Center, Rian Immigrant Center (formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center), the Boston Teachers Union, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, and both illegal immigrants and legal immigrants (who sometimes testified in foreign languages). Sen. Jim Guthrie (R-McCammon) testifies before the Senate Transportation Committee regarding his bill to make a restricted driver's license available to all Idaho residents regardless of immigration status. Proponents of the bill have touted it as beneficial for road safety, the news service reported, asserting that the approximately 185,000 undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts would be tested before driving. We also worked closely with the district attorneys who have seen these cases and seen people who are only going to court because they cant get a license.. Photo: Steph Solis/Axios Massachusetts is on track to become the 17th state to allow immigrants without legal status to obtain state-issued driver's licenses nearly two decades after the proposal first emerged. Senate Democrats are Without the support of Republicans who negotiated the final bill, lawmakers began advancing a measure to make mail-in voting and expanded early voting permanent options in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Gov. Were talking about a situation now where, under the current statute as I understand it, all the rules associated with determining lawful presence are going to go away. Not to mention, drivers with licenses are better equipped to obtain car insurance. That included Steve Kropper, co-chairman of Mass Coalition for Immigration Reform, who said he is a registered Democrat. The campaign will have until Aug. 24 to submit signatures to local election officials for certification and until Sept. 7 to submit them to Secretary of State William Galvin's office. The bill would not register undocumented immigrants to vote. Consular identification cards are issued by some countries who have citizens living in other countries, and can be used for voting in that foreign country, or for identification. The new law will allow immigrants without legal status to apply for a standard state drivers license beginning July 1, 2023. Charlie Bakers veto. It prohibits the Registry of Motor Vehicles from asking about or keeping documents related to immigration status. To put the question of whether the law should be repealed on the November ballot, petitioners will need to collect at least 40,120 signatures from registered voters, no more than 10,030 of which can come from a single county, in less than three months. Immigration activists have long lobbied for the measure, saying it will help improve public safety including for those who already have drivers licenses by requiring that immigrants demonstrate they can properly operate a car and that they have obtained the needed insurance in the event of an accident. A bill that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for drivers licenses has cleared its first major hurdle, with House members passing it with a veto-proof 120-36 majority. The bill would also make it less likely for immigrants to leave the scene of an accident because they would face less of a threat of deportation with a drivers license, backers said. "This bill means trust and dignity for immigrants in our state who lack federal status," Chang-Daz said. New to NewBostonPost? For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. At My Undocumented Life we provide up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants and allies. APS ASSESSMENT: False. Undocumented workers in some states must choose between driving illegally and risking exposure to the virus by sharing rides. Those seeking a license must present at least two documents. Otherwise, a more common initiative petition likely could not go before voters until 2024, more than a year after the July 1, 2023 start date on which immigrants without legal status can begin applying for licenses. With respect to our Congressional delegation, whos fighting the good fight, do we really think that Congress is going to find consensus on meaningful immigration reform anytime soon?. Are we demanding too much of our Registry of Motor Vehicle clerks? Join us. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), The MBTA is being sued for the 2021 Green Line crash. The bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver's license in Massachusetts will now become law. Charlie Baker, who has opposed similar legislation in the past. The bill has won support from many of the states sheriffs and district attorneys and the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police. Fanghua Guangyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. The state Senate voted 32-8 despite Baker's objection and a day after the House voted 119-36 on the same measure, dubbed the Work and Family Mobility Act. DUTIES. 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"It basically means, in some respects, the Registry is going to be flying blind with respect to what it issues when it issues these licenses. A Boston Globe-Suffolk University poll of 800 Massachusetts residents published in the spring showed residents were divided on the issue. If approved, undocumented immigrants could only acquire standard drivers licenses but not federally authorized REAL ID-compliant versions. Undocumented immigrants will still Will this be the year the bill passes? There about 250,000 undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts, according to a 2016 report from the American Immigration Council. Sen. Sonia Chang-Daz, a Boston Democrat, added that in many of them, the rate of uninsured drivers and hit-and-run crashes dropped after implementation of the policy. Similar ceremonies for other legislation usually feature Baker wielding a pen over the parchment, but in this case it was Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano wielding their override pens. Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. Geoff Diehl, a gubernatorial candidate for the state Republican Party, told media in a statement last week, this is a bad bill, and said he would support efforts to overturn in a ballot initiative. The override was not the only display of political strength Democrats made this week. How legitimate are those concerns? This bill would enable all qualified state residents to apply for a standard state drivers license, regardless of immigrant status, while keeping our Commonwealth in full compliance with REAL ID requirements. Maureen Maloney and Kevin Dube filed paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance on Monday to create the Fair And Secure Massachusetts committee, intending to repeal drivers licenses for illegal aliens, according to one of the forms. ", "We are once again overcome with happiness, pride and gratitude for today's historic vote in the Massachusetts Senate," 32BJ SEIU Vice President Roxana Rivera and Brazilian Worker Center Executive Director Lenita Reason, who together lead the coalition, said in a joint statement. She was a reporter for CommonWealth Magazine, and senior immigration reporter for Law360. More than 100 lawmakers have signed onto bills that would make Massachusetts the 17th state to give undocumented immigrants the ability to obtain Mass. Opponents of undocumented drivers license bill point to potential for illegal voting. Skeptics and opponents of the bill should look to the experience of the 16 states that have already adopted similar measures, said Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, a Springfield Democrat and son of immigrants. Thats a problem, Baker said. And it puts tremendous pressure on cities and towns to do the cleanup on the back end.". 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