Massachusetts Real ID Act Updates
Bill H4450 Brings Massachusetts into Compliance with Federal Real ID Law
Important Dates in the Massachusetts Real ID Act Implementation Process
| June 30th, 2016 | Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Bill H4450 which includes the passage to bring Massachusetts to Real ID Act compliance. |
| July 11th, 2016 | Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signs bill with several vetoes and amendments. |
| July 23rd, 2016 | House and Senate roll call majority of Governor Baker's vetoes. |
What does this mean for Massachusetts residents in regards to Real ID Act?
| Fall 2017 | Massachusetts RMV will start issuing Real ID cards. |
| October 2020 | Real ID cards are required to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building. |
| 5 years | The new security enhancements in the card will be released over this period of time. |
Image of sample Real ID, image from Beacon Hill Patch
To learn more about the Real ID Act in Massachusetts, click here. To learn about how IDScan.net can help you stay on top of changes in ID formatting, subscribe to our blog or call us at 888-430-8936!
