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NY S04094

NY S04094
Provides a religious exemption for the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit.


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Introduced
02/27/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to providing a religious exemption for the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill provides a religious exemption to the requirement of having a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit in New York. Individuals who hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs against having a photograph taken can be issued a license or permit without a photograph, though those licenses cannot be used as proof of age for age-restricted products or entry to establishments. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/08/2020)

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