MA H2990

Bill

Relative to proactively protecting automotive drivers

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
11/07/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to voluntarily issue driver's licenses and special identification card designations to persons with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Registry of Motor Vehicles to voluntarily issue driver's licenses and special identification cards with designations for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The bill allows these individuals to request the designation upon providing a signed statement from a licensed physician confirming their condition. The purpose of this bill is to proactively protect automotive drivers by allowing individuals with certain disabilities to have their condition designated on their driver's license or identification card.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Josh Cutler (D), Kathy LaNatra (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 11/07/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2990

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2990
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2990.pdf

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