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NY S09419
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to accept three types of federal veteran documentation as primary proof of identity for non-commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits that do not meet federal REAL ID standards
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Acceptable veteran documents include DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), veteran identification cards from the VA, and veterans health identification cards from the VA
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Extends the same documentation acceptance to applications for state identification cards under section 490 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with regulatory changes authorized to be prepared in advance of the effective date
Legislative Description
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept a certificate of release or discharge from active duty issued by the United States department of defense (DD form 214), a veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs, or a veterans health identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs from veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card.
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
3/11/2026