Roberta Fitzpatrick News Today

With a deadline looming to take a position on the latest version of a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants in Mass. to access drivers licenses, the Transportation Committee decided it needs more time, just as it did with a proposal to expand enforcement of the states seatbelt law.

Almost two years ago to the day, the Transportation Committee voted along party lines to endorse legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts to access drivers licenses.