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MA S2399

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90, Section 8E of Massachusetts General Laws to create a process for homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain state identification cards with all fees waived

  • Allows proof of residency through documentation from homeless service providers, housing services entities, youth services organizations, or state agencies including the Executive Office of Health and Human Services or Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

  • Defines "unaccompanied homeless youth" as a person 24 years or younger who is not in the custody of a parent or guardian and lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

  • Requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and Secretary of State to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement the new identification process

  • Uses the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC 11302) definition of "homeless"

Legislative Description

To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

11/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/26/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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