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MA H3750
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James O'Day
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AI Summary
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Amends Massachusetts General Laws to create a process for homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain state identification cards with all fees waived
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Allows proof of residency through documentation from housing service providers, youth service providers, homeless service providers, or state agencies including the Executive Office of Health and Human Services or Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
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Defines "unaccompanied homeless youth" as a person 24 years or younger who is not in custody of a parent/guardian and lacks a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence
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Requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and Secretary of State to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement the program
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Filed January 14, 2025 by Representatives O'Day (14th Worcester) and Garballey (23rd Middlesex), with 9 co-sponsors
Legislative Description
To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
1/27/2026