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NY A02339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rodriguez

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires every banking organization in New York to accept the Matricula consular identification card issued by the Mexican Consulate General as valid identification for all banking transactions
  • Requires every banking organization in New York to accept the Tarjeta consular identification card issued by the Ecuadorian Consulate General as valid identification for all banking transactions
  • Applies to all banking operations including checking accounts, savings accounts, investment accounts, loans, and bank transfers
  • Legislation notes over 300,000 Mexican-Americans and many Ecuadorian-Americans reside in New York and currently face barriers accessing banking services
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires banks to accept the Matricula consular identification card issued by the Mexican Consulate General and the Tarjeta Cosular identification card issued by the Ecuadorian Consulate General as valid identification for all banking transactions.

Last Action

referred to banks

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Banks1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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