An Act allowing blood types to be printed on licenses to operate motor vehicles
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would authorize the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to include an individual’s blood type on their driver’s license. The goal is to allow first responders and medical personnel to quickly identify a person’s blood type in emergency situations. This change would provide valuable information for rapid medical assistance when time is critical.
Key provisions
- The Registry of Motor Vehicles will be permitted to print blood types on driver’s licenses.
- The bill aims to aid first responders and medical professionals.
- Blood type information will be added to the existing driver’s license format.
- No specific procedures for data collection or privacy concerns are detailed in the text.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle License Holders
- First Responders (Police, Firefighters, EMTs)
- Medical Professionals
Notable changes
- Currently, driver’s licenses do not include blood type information.
- This bill introduces a new data point on the license for emergency response.
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