Q. Where do things stand now?

A. On Nov. 8, Massachusetts voted to ensure that all individuals who reside in Massachusetts and are eligible to apply for driver’s license can do so. Over 1.2 million voters demonstrated solidarity with the immigrant community to guarantee that this law will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Given this, we want to summarize the key aspects of this policy change and remind individuals that if you lack lawful status, you must wait until July 1, 2023 to begin the process to acquire a driver’s license.