Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S2905: An Act providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth
Status: Failed, July 31, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 18, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 8N the following section:- Section 8O. (a) For purposes of this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “AAMVA”, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. “Credential”, a license issued pursuant to section 8, a learner’s permit issued under section 8B or an identification card issued under section 8E. “Credential holder”, the individual that has been issued a physical or electronic credential. “Data element”, a distinct component of a customer’s information that is found on a registrar’s customer record. “Electronic credential”, an electronic extension of a physical credential that conveys identity and driving privilege information for purposes of displaying the credential on a mobile telephone or other electronic device and is in compliance with AAMVA’s Mobile Driver License Implementation Guidelines and the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard. “Electronic credential system” or “system”, a digital process that includes a method for provisioning electronic credentials, requesting and transmitting electronic credential data elements, and performing tasks to maintain the system. “ISO”, the International Organization for Standardization, which creates uniform processes and procedures. “Physical credential”, a credential issued by the registrar in its physical form. “Provision”, the initial loading of an electronic credential onto a device. “Relying party”, the entity to which the …
Sponsors
- Julian Cyr (D, Cape and Islands) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see S3245
- : Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- : Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Transportation
- : Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3024
- : Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Transportation
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Common questions
- What is S2905?
- S2905 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth.
- What is the status of S2905?
- Failed as of July 31, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3245 (July 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2905?
- Julian Cyr (D, Cape and Islands).
- Where is the official record for S2905?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2905
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