Immigrants are a vital part our Commonwealth. They are our friends, neighbors and co-workers. Immigrants – like many of us – need to drive for their daily tasks such as getting to work, going to the doctor and getting their kids to school. Yet, in Massachusetts immigrants without legal status cannot get a license.
Sixteen other states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico allow drivers to have licenses regardless of immigration status. It’s time for Massachusetts to do the same. It’s the right thing to do for immigrants in our community, and it makes all of us safer by ensuring that all drivers are licensed, insured and know the rules of the road.
Call your state representative and tell them to support the WFMA!
Dial our constituent connector line at 1-866-967-6018 to be connected.
Below is a phone script you can use when making your call. Feel free to personalize it. If you are patched through to a recording, you can press 1 to leave a voicemail.
“Hi my name is _______________, I am a resident of (CITY/TOWN). I’m calling today to ask my Senator to support the Work and Family Mobility Act (H.4470) and ask the Senate President to bring it to a vote quickly. All qualified drivers should be able to apply for a Massachusetts license, regardless of their immigration status. Everyone benefits when all drivers can be insured and know the rules of the roads. Many immigrants’ lives would be transformed by this bill, and everyone in the Commonwealth would have safer and more secure roads for it.”
