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Summary of Question 4
This law allows Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a standard driver's license or learner's permit if they meet all the other qualifications for a standard license or learner's permit, including a road test and insurance, and provide proof of their identity, date of birth, and residency. The law provides that, when processing an application for such a license or learner's permit or motor vehicle registration, the registrar of motor vehicles may not ask about or create a record of the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant, except as otherwise required by law. This law does not allow people who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a REAL ID. To prove identity and date of birth, the law requires an applicant to present at least two documents, one from each of the following categories: (1) a valid unexpired foreign passport or a valid unexpired Consular Identification document; and (2) a valid unexpired driver's license from any United States state or territory, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid unexpired foreign national identification card, a valid unexpired foreign driver's license, or a marriage certificate or divorce decree issued by any state or territory of the United States. One of the documents presented by an applicant must include a photograph and one must include a date of birth. Any documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. The registrar may review any documents issued by another country to determine whether they may be used as proof of identity or date of birth. The law requires that applicants for a driver's license or learner's permit shall attest, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that their license has not been suspended or revoked in any other state, country, or jurisdiction. The law specifies that information provided by or relating to any applicant or license-holder will not be a public record and shall not be disclosed, except as required by federal law or as authorized by Attorney General regulations, and except for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. The law directs the registrar of motor vehicles to make regulations regarding the documents required of United States citizens and others who provide proof of lawful presence with their license application. The law also requires the registrar and the Secretary of the Commonwealth to establish procedures and regulations to ensure that an applicant for a standard driver's license or learner's permit who does not provide proof of lawful presence will not be automatically registered to vote. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023.

2022 - Berkshire County - Question 4Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 26, 2022?

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Berkshire County Results
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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
29,729
17,878
2,035 49,642
Adams More »
 
1,444
1,362
102
2,908
Alford
 
185
68
19
272
Becket
 
420
357
38
815
Cheshire
 
586
740
45
1,371
Clarksburg
 
307
361
30
698
Dalton More »
 
1,451
1,051
108
2,610
Egremont
 
554
168
38
760
Florida
 
104
164
19
287
Great Barrington More »
 
2,152
697
162
3,011
Hancock
 
163
179
12
354
Hinsdale
 
412
403
43
858
Lanesborough
 
699
543
43
1,285
Lee
 
1,409
901
106
2,416
Lenox
 
1,737
681
129
2,547
Monterey
 
376
100
24
500
Mount Washington
 
67
30
9
106
New Ashford
 
55
58
5
118
New Marlborough
 
462
264
40
766
N. Adams More »
 
2,197
1,475
230
3,902
Otis
 
355
382
32
769
Peru
 
138
209
17
364
Pittsfield More »
 
8,606
5,219
409
14,234
Richmond
 
559
216
49
824
Sandisfield
 
195
146
17
358
Savoy
 
109
153
43
305
Sheffield
 
943
525
66
1,534
Stockbridge
 
769
248
52
1,069
Tyringham
 
160
74
11
245
Washington
 
144
130
11
285
W. Stockbridge
 
529
193
28
750
Williamstown More »
 
2,233
605
86
2,924
Windsor
 
209
176
12
397
County Totals
29,729
17,878
2,035 49,642