Advocacy Alert - Everyone Needs ID state legislation in MA:  House of Representatives

House Bill 3750 and Senate Bill 2399 Everyone Needs ID

One of the critical issues facing the poor and homeless is the lack of legal identification.  In order to prove who you are, you need a state-issued ID card. Obtaining a state identification card is a critical first step for youth and adults experiencing homelessness to accomplish typical life tasks and access opportunities. 

An ID is required for a broad range of life activities, such as applying for housing and employment, enrolling in education programs, accessing essential services, interacting with law enforcement, opening financial accounts, picking up mail and prescriptions, getting a library card, and more. State funding and a state statute that codifies the requirements and process are critical to meet this need.

The bill has passed the Senate in each of the previous four sessions.  Support is now needed in the House of Representatives.  You can also help get this legislation passed by calling or sending a personalized e-mail to House leadership and your state representative.

House leadership:

• Representative Ronald Mariano, Speaker of the House
  (617) 722-2500 | Ronald.Mariano@mahouse.gov

• Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair, Joint Committee on Ways and Means
  (617) 722-2990 | Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov

• Representative Michael Moran, Majority Leader
  (617) 722-2300 | Michael.Moran@mahouse.gov

• Representative Kate Hogan, Speaker Pro Tempore
  (617) 722-2600 | Kate.Hogan@mahouse.gov

• Representative Alice Peisch, Assistant Majority Leader
  (617) 722-2783 | Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov

• Representative Frank Moran, Second Assistant Majority Leader
  (617) 722-2180 | Frank.Moran@mahouse.gov

• Representative Paul Donato, Second Assistant Majority Leader
  (617) 722-2520 | Paul.Donato@mahouse.gov

You can also quickly participate in the following One-minute action:

 https://tinyurl.com/massid2026

Bill fact sheet: 

https://f2a23865-6027-4e02-a606-a55966277920.filesusr.com/ugd/6c63ec_69ccf400d4d743b7a56a236a5066586f.pdf

Recent op-ed from MCH and Breaktime: https://tinyurl.com/massid-mchbt (great article to send to your legislators)