An Act to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness (S.2251 / H.3360 / H.3388) (Sen. Kennedy; Rep. Khan; Rep. O’Day) passed the Senate in July 2023. Currently, it is sitting with the House Ways and Means Committee. Contact your representative today to encourage their support in bringing the Everyone Needs ID bill to the floor and voting favorably before the formal session ends on July 31st! To find your legislator, click the button below.
Why is this bill on CLM's Policy Agenda?
This bill is a legislative priority for CLM's Transition Age Youth Coalition. Obtaining a state identification card is a critical first step for youth and adults experiencing homelessness to accomplish typical life tasks and access opportunities, such as applying for jobs, enrolling in education programs, and opening financial accounts. This act creates a process for a person who is homeless or an unaccompanied homeless youth to apply for a state identification card and waive fees. See more key highlights of this bill in the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless fact sheet linked below.