Bill > A01459

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to require the Department of Motor Vehicles to automatically issue a non-driver identification card to individuals whose driver's license has been suspended due to a driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest. Specifically, when a court suspends a driver's license under the DWI provisions, the department must immediately provide the person with a photo identification card that is identical in form to standard non-driver identification cards issued under section 490 of the vehicle and traffic law. This provision aims to ensure that individuals whose driving privileges have been suspended still have a valid form of government-issued photo identification, which can be important for various daily activities such as banking, traveling, and proving identity. The bill will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of any necessary rules or regulations to implement the new requirement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1459