Bill > H3049

This bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to require proof of lawful presence, instead of proof of legal residence, when applying for the registration of motor vehicles and trailers. The bill specifies that lawful presence can only be established by presenting a valid driver's license or identification card that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005, a federal law that sets minimum security standards for identification documents. This means that documents like utility bills or library cards will no longer be accepted as sufficient proof of lawful presence for vehicle registration purposes.