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NY A08516
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Allows the DMV commissioner to share applicant identity documents when necessary to issue or renew a driver's license or learner's permit that meets federal standards (REAL ID)
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Permits disclosure of records indicating whether a license meets federal identification standards when required for issuing REAL ID-compliant licenses
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Requires the commissioner to notify individuals within 3 days when immigration enforcement agencies request their records, unless prohibited by a federal court order or judicial warrant
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Prohibits non-commercial license applications from listing citizenship, immigration status, or identity documents used, except as required by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993
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Updates gendered language from "he or she" to "they" in existing statute provisions
Legislative Description
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue standard drivers' licenses; restricts what information can be retained and given out on those applying or holding standard drivers' licenses.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026