Lawmakers renew push to expand driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts
Updated Feb 22, 2021;
State legislators renewed their push to expand driver’s licenses to immigrants without status, refiling a bill last week.
The bill, HD. 448/SD. 273, would allow residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for a state driver’s license and stipulate what documents someone would need to provide while applying for a license. Sixteen states currently have similar laws on the books.
Rep. Christine Barber, a Somerville Democrat who refiled the bill, said people need access to driver’s licenses more during the pandemic as they work essential jobs that cannot be done remotely, particularly immigrants in Massachusetts cities that have seen higher COVID-19 rates.
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After two arduous years, Laura’s Law has passed. The legislation named after 34-year-old Laura Beth Levis, requires every emergency room entrance in Massachusetts to establish “first-ever standards for signage, lighting, security monitors.
A Massachusetts man has gotten a law passed in honor of his late wife who died after suffering an asthma attack when she was steps away from a hospital emergency room.
After two arduous years, Laura’s Law was passed. The legislation was named after 34-year-old Laura Beth Levis, who succumbed to an asthma attack when she was unable to find the correct door into the hospital.
A note from Bob Katzen, publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call:
My guest on Jan. 24 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Jordan Rich, beloved WBZ Boston radio personality, national voice-over artist, mobile disc jockey, emcee, philanthropist, all-around good guy and a mensch, to boot. He is also well-known for his support and work on behalf of many charities. Jordan will talk about his new book “ON AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio.”
Jordan currently hosts a podcast at www.jordanrich.com and is co-owner with Ken Carberry of Chart Productions, an iconic Boston-based audio-video production company. His book is available on Amazon. All proceeds from the sales of the book benefit Boston Children’s Hospital one of Jordan’s favorite charities.