Discussion on Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Sunday

Pittsfield’s State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier will discuss her proposed safe driving bill at the Framingham Democratic Town Committee meeting on Sunday night, June 14.

House Bill 3285 would allow those who are not eligible for a Social Security number to still be issued a driver’s license. Presently the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles requires a Social Security number to issue a license.

Under the bill, a license would be valid for up to four years, but if a driver dos not obtain insurance, the license becomes invalid.

The Framingham Democratic Town Committee meeting takes place in the function room at Framingham Green Apartments, 136 Maynard Road at 7 p.m.

Also planning to speak on the Massachusetts Safe Driving Act will be appearing with Thalita Dias (Mass. Immigration & Refugee Advocacy Coalition [MIRA]), Natalicia Tracy from the Brazilian Immigrant Center, and Laura Wagner from Unitarian Universalist Mass Action Network.

Framingham’s three State Representatives, Rep. Chris Walsh, Rep. Carmen Gentile, and Rep. Tom Sannicandro, as well as Senator Karen Spilka is expected to attend and participate in the discussion.

Framingham’s legislative contingent will then focus on issues arising in the State Budget and the implications of that process for the town. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, Sen. Spilka will bring an added element of depth to this discussion.

All are welcome to attend and participate.

The charity for this meeting is the Pathways Shelter. The shelter needs non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, towels in good condition, twin bed sheets, diapers in sizes 3, 4, 5, & 6, and baby wipes.

All attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the Committee’s ongoing charitable efforts