Bill > S06188

This bill modifies New York's vehicle and traffic law to expand driver's license application requirements and accessibility, particularly for immigrants and emergency medical personnel. The bill allows applicants without a social security number to use alternative forms of identification, such as foreign passports, USCIS documentation, or consular identification documents. Importantly, driver's license eligibility will no longer be conditioned on specific immigration status. The bill requires applicants to provide either a social security number, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), a letter stating ineligibility for a social security number, or a sworn statement about not having such identification. Additionally, the legislation introduces a new provision allowing emergency medical personnel to request a special notation on their driver's license, which will be issued without additional fees. The application process will also continue to include options for organ donation registration and veteran status designation. For commercial driver's license applicants, the bill maintains existing federal regulations regarding medical certification and interstate commerce requirements. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with a specific provision for section two taking effect on October 3, 2027.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6188