Local law · Int 0838-2024
The application for New York city identity cards by incarcerated persons
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the application for New York city identity cards by incarcerated persons
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
This bill would assist individuals who are in custody of the Department of Correction (“DOC”) to apply for a New York City identity card (“IDNYC”). The Human Resources Administration (“HRA”) would be required to allow a book and case number or a New York State identification number utilized by the Department of Criminal Justice Services to be used as proof of identity for the purposes of obtaining an IDNYC. HRA would also be required to designate sites at each DOC facility where an incarcerated person may apply for an IDNYC. DOC would be required to facilitate this process by providing assistance in completing the IDNYC application, including written documentation of the individual’s book and case number or a New York State identification number, a photo of the incarcerated person to submit with the application, and a letter stating that the incarcerated person has resided in New York City for at least 15 days and lacks a home address, if applicable. DOC would also be required to notify each eligible person in their custody of their ability to apply for an IDNYC.
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Introduced at the request of the Bronx Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Keith Powers, Crystal Hudson and 23 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Keith Powers
- Crystal Hudson
- Farah N. Louis
- Gale A. Brewer
- Amanda C. Farías
- Lincoln Restler
- Shekar Krishnan
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Alexa Avilés
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Chi A. Ossé
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 18, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council