The bill aims to enhance accessibility for licensure exams by expanding the language offerings for various examinations. Specifically, it amends Section 87V of chapter 112 of the General Laws to require the board to provide practical and written examinations in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. Additionally, it modifies Section 65 of chapter 146 to ensure that the division of occupational licensure offers written and practical exams in English and Spanish for applicants of hoisting machinery, contingent upon meeting the established licensure criteria.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 6B of chapter 149, mandating that the commissioner provide applications and examinations for licenses in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with the option to offer them in other languages as well. These changes are designed to make the licensure process more inclusive and accessible to a broader range of applicants, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the population.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 112-87V, 146-65, 149-6B