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MI HB5473

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires Secretary of State to specifically inquire whether applicants for operator's or chauffeur's licenses wish to participate in the anatomical gift donor registry program, with applicants required to respond "yes," "no," or "decline to answer."

  • Prohibits issuance of an original or renewal operator's or chauffeur's license if the applicant fails to respond to the donor registry inquiry as described in the bill.

  • Requires applicants to provide documentation verifying identity and citizenship (for U.S. citizens) or legal presence in the United States (for non-citizens), including full legal name, date of birth, address, and residency information.

  • Establishes that applications must include the applicant's social security number only to the extent required by federal law, with restrictions on disclosure and prohibition against displaying the number on the license itself.

  • Requires Secretary of State to maintain the donor registry with electronic access capabilities and provide applicants with information about organ and tissue donation, including contact information for Michigan's federally designated organ procurement organization.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; driver license; secretary of state to specifically inquire whether driver license applicant wishes to participate in organ donor registry; require, and prohibit issuance of license if applicant fails to respond. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307).

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/16/2012

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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