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NY A06702
NY A06702Provides 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
03/25/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6702 | 03/26/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06702&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06702 | 03/26/2021 |
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