Bill > H2989

This bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which pertains to motor vehicle registration, by changing the requirement from "proof of legal residence" to "proof of lawful presence" for applicants registering motor vehicles and trailers. Importantly, it 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 setting minimum security standards for identification documents. The bill explicitly states that other documents, such as utility bills or library cards, will no longer be considered sufficient proof of lawful presence for these applications, aiming to standardize and strengthen the verification process for vehicle registration.