New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9419
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept certain documentation issued to veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative)
- Christopher Ryan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept a certificate of release or discharge from active duty issued by the United States department of defense (DD form 214), a veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs, or a veterans health identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs from veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 28, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 4, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 28, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1406 - May 28, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION