The Massachusetts Senate voted Thursday to override Gov. Charlie Baker's veto of a bill that would allow immigrants without legal status the right to obtain a driver's license.
The bill was approved Wednesday by the Massachusetts House over Gov. Baker's veto, and Thursday's 32-8 vote from the Senate made the override official.
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The bill won't go into effect until July 2023.
Supporters call it historic and say it will allow tens of thousands of people to drive to work and school legally.
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“In order to get an application driver’s license as a non-status person, you’ll need either a passport or letter of nationality from your country of origin," said Speaker of the House Ron Mariano, D-Quincy.
Supporters had camped out in front of the State House overnight on Thursday in anticipation of the Senate vote.
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Critics of the legislation, including Gov. Baker have suggested that the bill could lead to illegal voting.
“I can see someone who is lying about who they are, now having a Massachusetts license that shows they’re somebody else," said Rep. Steven Xiarhos, R-Barnstable.
The State House News Service contributed to this report.
