Bill > LD159

This bill requires that motor vehicle certificates of registration in Maine include a blank space on the reverse side where vehicle owners can voluntarily write the name and address of an emergency contact. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law governing vehicle registration (29-A MRSA §401) to add this optional emergency contact information feature. The Secretary of State will implement this change when they next replace their stock of existing registration certificates, which means the new format will be gradually introduced as current certificates are naturally cycled out and replaced. The purpose of this provision appears to be to provide a convenient way for vehicle owners to list someone who could be contacted in case of an emergency involving their vehicle, such as an accident or medical incident, without making such information mandatory.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=159&snum=132