H 3277 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to commercial driver licensing

This bill requires Massachusetts to offer commercial driver licensing tests in Portuguese, Spanish, and other languages as needed for applicants with limited English proficiency. While allowing these accommodations, the law clarifies that drivers must still prove they can speak English well enough to talk to the public, read road signs, and handle official communications. The change directly affects individuals seeking commercial driver licenses who do not speak English fluently but need to demonstrate their ability to operate vehicles safely.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 29, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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