HB 5929 Summary

• Amends Michigan's official state personal identification card statute to expand fee waivers for applicants who are 65 years or older, legally blind, have suspended/revoked licenses due to disability, or participate in specified assistance programs (Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, Social Security disability/supplemental security income, or are experiencing homelessness).

• Allows individuals to voluntarily add or remove a heart insignia indicating willingness to participate in the anatomical gift donor registry, with no fee charged for adding or removing this designation.

• Replaces vague "good cause" language with specific requirements for fee waivers, including documentation such as notice of case action for state assistance programs or benefit award letters for Social Security benefits.

• Requires the secretary of state to establish a donor registry that complies with state law and provides electronic access to organ procurement organizations, tissue banks, and eye banks while protecting donor information from public disclosure.

• Maintains existing card requirements including identification number, full name, date of birth, photo, security features, and optional indicators for blood type, immunization data, medication data, deafness, veteran status, and voter registration.