New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9419 — 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

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows certain veterans' documents to serve as identity proof for DMV applications.

This measure permits the Department of Motor Vehicles to accept specific veteran identification documents as valid proof of identity for obtaining a driver license or state ID. It aims to streamline the application process for veterans.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Veterans can use their service documents to more easily obtain or update identification needed for employment.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1406

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9419 do?
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.
Who sponsors S9419?
S9419 is sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr..
What is the current status of S9419?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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