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NY S01162
NY S01162Provides a religious exemption for the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit.
summary
Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 amends the vehicle and traffic law to provide a religious exemption from the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit. Individuals who hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs that are contrary to having a photograph taken would not be required to do so, although any licenses issued without a photograph could not be used as proof of age for entry to establishments or the purchase of age-restricted products.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/03/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Transportation
- ‐ General Transportation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S1162 | 01/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01162&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01162 | 01/10/2023 |
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