Bill > S06396

This bill provides for the placement of a discreet, nonapparent disability designation on non-driver identification cards, drivers' licenses, and learners' permits. Specifically, the bill allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to voluntarily request a butterfly-shaped symbol on their identification that represents nonapparent disabilities. The key provisions include: applicants can request this notation without providing proof of their disability; the Department of Motor Vehicles cannot disclose this information to insurers or use it for medical evaluations or fitness-to-drive assessments; individuals can request the removal of the notation at any time, and when they do, all related records will be deleted; and the law requires the development of a training program for police officers on how to interact with individuals who have this notation. The bill, named "Eric's ID Law," aims to provide a voluntary, confidential way for individuals with nonapparent disabilities to have their status recognized on official identification documents while protecting their privacy and preventing potential discrimination. The law will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6396