Bill > S1691

This bill proposes to amend Section 2 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which pertains to driver's licenses and identification cards. Specifically, it seeks to replace the phrase "proof of legal residence" with "proof of lawful presence" when applying for these documents. Furthermore, it clarifies that "proof of 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 setting minimum security standards for identification documents. The bill explicitly states that other documents, such as utility bills, library cards, or leases, will not be considered sufficient proof of lawful presence for these applications, thereby tightening the requirements for establishing legal status when obtaining official identification.