S2905
An Act providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts drivers to use a mobile app on their smartphones as a driver’s license instead of a physical card. The app would provide access to digital versions of driver’s licenses and identification cards. This would offer increased convenience and potentially improve security for drivers. The bill has been through multiple committee reviews and hearings as it moves toward potential implementation.
Key provisions
- Allows drivers to access a digital driver’s license through a mobile app.
- The app would provide access to digital versions of driver’s licenses and identification cards.
- The mobile license would be linked to the driver’s existing physical license.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
- The bill was subject to a study order (JR10).
- The bill was recommitted to the Transportation Committee.
- A hearing was scheduled and rescheduled multiple times.
- The reporting date was extended.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts drivers
- The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
- Smartphone users
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a mobile driver’s license system in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to driver identification.
- The bill has undergone multiple revisions and committee reviews.
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Bill S.2905 194th (Current)
An Act providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2905) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr for legislation to provide for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.2905
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 1/12/2026 | House | House concurred |
| 2/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/3/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3024 |
| 3/23/2026 | Senate | Recommitted to the committee on Transportation |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 |
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