Agree with New RMV Proof of Residence Law?
Starting Jan. 1, a new law will require that vehicles in Massachusetts be registered only by someone with proof of legal residence. Is this a backdoor way for immigration enforcement, or common sense?
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is readying to implement a new law that goes in effect Jan. 1 and would require people registering a motor vehicle or trailer to provide proof of legal residence, the Boston Herald reports. Accepted forms of proof would include—but are not limited to—a driver's license, a state identification card or a Social Security number, the Herald reports. RMV Registrar Rachel Kaprielian would be empowered to write exemptions for some residents, such as out-of-state students, military personnel, senior citizens and disabled persons. According to Sharon Patch, Sen. Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), who put forth the amendment as part of the state budget, said in a written statement after the law passed, "…
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Lee Coytemore
8:47 am on Monday, April 8, 2013
This means nothing. - Illegal Aliens can still get drivers licenses, and register a MV in Mass. get ted kennedy appointed healthcare and Foodstamps, dental insurance, and Under the table Work in the Chelsea Produce center. -Come to Malden and use anyone of the Illegal half way/ flop houses throughout the city.. mail yourself a self addressed stamped envelope, and tell them you live there Jose, I … more ›