New legislation would allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts.

The Work and Family Mobility Act passed in the state Senate last week with a veto-proof majority, meaning it could override a potential veto by Gov. Charlie Baker. A similar measure already passed in the House. The bill proposes strict identity documentation criteria, and asks applicants for multiple, unexpired identity documents. State Senator Michael Moore voted in favor of the bill. He cites the shortage in the workforce as part of his reasoning, and says the senate spoke with several law enforcement agencies on the issue.

"One of the factors that I considered when I voted on this legislation was the fact that we had advocacy from the major city Chiefs of Police Association on how important it was for this legislation to pass," Moore said. "We also received correspondence from the district attorneys association. So, the fact that we have law enforcement advocating for the passage of this, that all factored into my consideration into why I thought it was necessary to vote for this legislation."

The legislation moves back to the house for further consideration. If signed into law, Massachusetts joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia with similar laws.