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NY A05961
NY A05961Requires the disposal of copies of identification documents by owner, lessee, proprietor or manager of any hotel, motel, steamboat, tourist cabins, camp, resort, tavern, inn, boarding or lodging house.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the disposal of copies of identification documents
AI Summary
This bill requires owners, lessees, proprietors, or managers of hotels, motels, steamboats, tourist cabins, camps, resorts, taverns, inns, boarding houses, and lodging houses to dispose of any copies of guests' identification documents within 24 hours of the guest's departure. The disposal must include both digital and physical copies, ensuring that the documents are completely deleted from digital systems and physically destroyed in a manner that makes reconstruction impossible. Identification documents covered by this requirement include driver's licenses, passports, and non-driver identification cards. The purpose of this legislation appears to be protecting guests' personal information and preventing potential identity theft by mandating the prompt and thorough destruction of copied identification documents. The bill will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, giving businesses time to implement the new disposal procedures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5961 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05961&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05961 |
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