New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11495 — Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status as evidence of identity for the issuance of an identification card

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows trafficking victim status confirmation as proof of identity for ID card issuance.

This legislation permits confirmation of a person's status as a trafficking victim to be used as valid identification. This helps individuals who have been trafficked to obtain non-driver identification cards more easily.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means easier access to identification for survivors of trafficking, improving their ability to engage with various services.

Summary

Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 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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Frequently asked questions

What does A11495 do?
Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.
Who sponsors A11495?
A11495 is sponsored by Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas.
What is the current status of A11495?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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