Bill > S05054

This bill repeals subdivision 12 of section 201 of the vehicle and traffic law, which currently criminalizes the disclosure of immigration records by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Specifically, the existing law made it a class E felony for DMV employees or officials to disclose records or information pertaining to an individual's immigration status. By repealing this specific subdivision, the bill would remove the criminal penalty associated with sharing such immigration-related information, potentially making it easier for government agencies or employees to communicate immigration status details that were previously protected. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning the change to the law would be implemented right away. The proposed legislation appears to be aimed at reducing legal restrictions on sharing immigration records within the DMV system.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5054