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BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses in Massachusetts has become law after the state Senate voted Thursday, June 9 to override the veto of Republican Gov. Charlie Baker.
The 32-8 vote followed a successful override vote Wednesday, June 8 in the House.
Massachusetts now joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia that have similar laws.
The new law is a win for immigrant rights groups who have long pushed for the measure.
Under the law, immigrants seeking licenses must provide the Registry of Motor Vehicles with a foreign passport or consular identification document.
BY STEVE LeBLANC, ASSOCIATED PRESS.
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