Bill > S2429

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to enhance Selective Service registration procedures for individuals between 16 and 26 years old when applying for a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card. Specifically, the bill allows the registry of motor vehicles to automatically register eligible applicants with the Selective Service System (a federal agency that maintains a database of potential military draft candidates) unless they explicitly opt out. For applicants aged 16-18, the registry will notify them that their signature will authorize future registration upon turning 18, while applicants 18-26 can be directly registered. The bill emphasizes that declining to grant registration consent cannot result in denial of driving privileges or discrimination. The registry is also prohibited from creating or sharing lists of individuals who have opted in or out of Selective Service registration. Implementation of the bill is contingent on receiving federal funding to cover initial computer programming costs associated with the new registration process. The goal is to streamline Selective Service registration and ensure compliance with federal law while protecting individual choice and preventing administrative barriers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2429