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NY A04905
Bill
Status
2/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision commissioner to develop an identification card program in consultation with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Requires identification cards be issued to inmates upon release from state custody or federal prison custody if the inmate is a New York State resident.
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Prohibits charging any fee to inmates for the original issuance of identification cards.
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Defines "identification card" as having the same meaning as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law section 490.
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Takes effect January 1st following enactment, with authorization for necessary rule and regulation changes to be implemented immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of motor vehicles and the federal bureau of prisons, to develop a program to provide an identification card to each inmate upon the release of such inmate from custody.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.158
1/5/2022