Bill > S1838

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts General Laws concerning the requirements for registering motor vehicles and obtaining driver's licenses. For vehicle registration, it clarifies that applications from corporations, sole proprietorships, or business entities must include their name and full address, and for sole proprietorships, a Social Security number and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or federal tax identification number are required if issued. For individual applicants, the bill mandates the inclusion of their name, full residential address, date of birth, and driver's license or identification card number, along with apartment or unit numbers if applicable. Crucially, it states that to receive a vehicle registration, an individual must hold a valid license, have a Social Security number, or provide other proof of legal residence, explicitly excluding work permits issued under federal executive order as proof of legal residence, though it allows for exemptions for out-of-state students, military personnel, senior citizens, and disabled persons, and permits the registrar to create additional exemptions. For driver's licenses, the bill clarifies that individuals whose licenses are revoked or suspended, or whose right to operate is suspended, cannot obtain a new license until the full term of the suspension or revocation is served, regardless of age. It also requires applicants to provide satisfactory proof of age and states that work permits are not considered proof of legal residence for obtaining a license. Finally, the bill mandates that applicants must state their military status and be asked if they wish to become an organ or tissue donor.