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NY A06702

NY A06702
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
03/25/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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

AI Summary

This bill provides a religious exemption from the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit. The bill states that a person shall not be required to have their photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit if they hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs that are contrary to having a photograph taken. However, licenses issued without a photograph pursuant to this exemption cannot be used as proof of age for entry to an establishment or the purchase of age-restricted products.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/05/2022)

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