Bill > S1698

This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, which governs motor vehicles, by adding a new section that requires the registrar of motor vehicles, in collaboration with the executive office of health and human services, to create a system for individuals to register their do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders when applying for a driver's license or an identification card. A DNR order is a medical directive that instructs healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a person's heart stops or they stop breathing. The program would ensure that identification cards, driver's licenses, and registration notices include a notation indicating the existence of a DNR order, and a decal would be available to be affixed to these documents. The registrar will also develop an online method for registration, with the same security measures as online license and registration renewals, and will establish rules and regulations to put these changes into effect.