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NY A01628

NY A01628
Relates to directing the department of motor vehicles to issue New York drivers' licenses to individuals holding a valid or recently expired driver's license from a Caribbean country.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to directing the department of motor vehicles to issue New York drivers' licenses to individuals holding a valid or recently expired driver's license from a Caribbean country.

AI Summary

This bill directs the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue driver's licenses to individuals holding a valid or recently expired driver's license from a Caribbean country. Specifically, the bill lists the eligible Caribbean countries, and requires the individual to pass the written examination and vision test required for a New York driver's license, but allows the DMV to accept the foreign license as proof of identification, age, and previous driving experience.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)

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