Bill > S05914

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to require the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive additional fees for an enhanced driver's license when a person requests such a license within thirty days of obtaining or renewing a standard driver's license. Currently, the law allows fee waivers only in specific circumstances, such as for incarcerated individuals or crime victims. The new provision defines "additional fee" as any cost above the standard fee for an enhanced driver's license. An enhanced driver's license is typically a more secure form of identification that can be used for certain types of cross-border travel, such as entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean by land or sea. The bill aims to make it easier and more affordable for individuals to upgrade their standard driver's license to an enhanced version within a short timeframe after initial issuance or renewal. The legislation will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5914