H 3807 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to out of state operator’s motor vehicle license applications

This bill requires out-of-state drivers (from other states or U.S. territories) who surrender their existing license to apply for a Massachusetts driver's license to pass both the written test and driving test for a **junior license**. It directly affects new Massachusetts residents moving from other jurisdictions who seek to obtain a local license by giving up their previous one. The key change amends the existing process by adding this specific testing requirement to the registrar's examination for such applicants. This applies to all applicants surrendering out-of-state licenses, not just new residents.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tommy Vitolo
DDemocratic
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15th Norfolk