Bill > S03489

This bill repeals the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, making significant changes to New York's vehicle and traffic law regarding driver's license applications and record-keeping. The bill eliminates previous provisions that protected certain personal information of non-commercial driver's license and learner's permit holders, such as photo images, social security numbers, addresses, and other identifying details that were previously shielded from public inspection. It modifies the application process for driver's licenses, maintaining requirements for applicants to provide proof of identity and age, and continues to include provisions for organ donation registry information and selective service registration for applicants between 18 and 26 years old. For commercial driver's license applicants, the bill retains existing requirements for medical certification and compliance with federal transportation regulations. Additionally, the bill removes the previous option for applicants without a social security number to submit an alternative affidavit and restores full public accessibility to driver's license records. The changes effectively roll back privacy protections that were previously in place for driver's license applicants in New York State.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3489