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Senate bill · S9419 (2025-26)

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept certain documentation issued to veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying…

New York State Senate

Same as A10892, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 4, 2026

Sponsor: Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (State Senator, District 15, Democratic)

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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

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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.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to support efforts to reduce veteran home- lessness, improve access to services, and help reintegrate veterans into civilian systems. It would reduce burden on both veterans and DMV staff, lowering repeated trips and administrative costs. Under current law, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 6- Point ID system does not accept documentation issued to veterans - such as the DD Form 214 (DD-214), the Veteran Identification Card (VIC), or the VA Health Identification Card (VHIC)- as part of the required identification points.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.

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  • Democratic4
  • Republican1

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The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

In practice, many veterans are turned away at the DMV despite presenting valid DD-214 or VA-issued ID, resulting in delays, repeated attempts, and additional hardship. This disproportionately affects homeless veter- ans, recently displaced veterans, and those in crisis - complicating efforts to secure stability and resources. Although these are govern- ment-issued, verifiable documents of identity and veteran status, they are excluded from point-bearing documents under DMV guidelines. Veterans who have lost or misplaced primary ID (driver license, state ID, pass- port, etc.) due to homelessness, fire, theft, or displacement cannot use their veteran records to obtain new government ID. This simple change would remove a structural barrier preventing many veterans from rebuild- ing their lives. It would restore dignity, stability, and access to essential services - a practical, secure solution that benefits veterans and the state alike.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passed

    (60) (0) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Rules

    Senate RulesMay 28, 2026Result: passed

    (21) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 4, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    NY Assembly

  4. May 28, 2026

    In committee

    COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  5. May 28, 2026

    Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1406

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1406

    NY Senate

Show full history (2 earlier events)
  1. Apr 8, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    NY Assembly

  2. Mar 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    NY Senate

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