WORCESTER, Mass. — A Massachusetts organization is working to make sure youth and adults experiencing homelessness can provide identification. 

The so-called "Everyone Needs an ID" bill would provide free standard issue Massachusetts IDs to anyone experiencing homelessness. 

It could be used to apply for a job or to access health care.

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless said it would allow people to prove they live in the state.

Associate Director Kelly Turley said there is a list of RMV certified nonprofits people can put as their address and this bill could expand the list. 

"We know that having an ID really is a key step in helping people achieve stability, exit homelessness and also just perform basic life functions like picking up a prescription, getting a library card, filling out a housing application, applying for a job, etc.,” said Turley.

The state Senate passed the bill unanimously for the fourth time in July.

There are two versions of the bill in the state House Committee on Ways and Means. 

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is hopeful a compromise will pass before the legislative session ends in December.