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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 - Plymouth 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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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
90,860
118,248
7,600 216,708
Abington More »
 
2,561
3,821
254
6,636
Bridgewater More »
 
3,872
5,980
323
10,175
Brockton More »
 
10,446
8,465
1,986
20,897
Carver More »
 
1,719
3,240
109
5,068
Duxbury More »
 
3,866
4,302
251
8,419
E. Bridgewater More »
 
2,130
3,934
173
6,237
Halifax More »
 
1,196
2,196
172
3,564
Hanover More »
 
2,850
4,403
152
7,405
Hanson More »
 
1,760
3,203
84
5,047
Hingham More »
 
6,615
5,571
367
12,553
Hull More »
 
2,721
2,533
108
5,362
Kingston More »
 
2,544
3,592
178
6,314
Lakeville More »
 
1,904
3,509
137
5,550
Marion
 
1,358
1,299
156
2,813
Marshfield More »
 
5,399
7,395
371
13,165
Mattapoisett More »
 
1,724
1,978
83
3,785
Middleborough More »
 
3,429
6,179
237
9,845
Norwell More »
 
2,468
3,009
149
5,626
Pembroke More »
 
3,103
5,188
235
8,526
Plymouth More »
 
12,702
15,786
778
29,266
Plympton
 
571
885
37
1,493
Rochester
 
959
1,880
50
2,889
Rockland More »
 
2,685
3,996
279
6,960
Scituate More »
 
5,140
5,130
251
10,521
Wareham More »
 
3,627
5,027
357
9,011
W. Bridgewater More »
 
1,162
1,998
119
3,279
Whitman More »
 
2,349
3,749
204
6,302
County Totals
90,860
118,248
7,600 216,708