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Requires a licensee's residential address to be printed on his or her driver's license
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring a licensee's residential address to be printed on his or her driver's license
Purpose
Requires a licensee's residential address to be printed on his or her driver's license.
Summary of provisions
Section 504 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new subdivision 4.
Justification
This bill will require that any New York State Driver's License that is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles has the licensee's current residential address and any post office box address that the licensee may have. This will further ensure a licensee's identity and aid in preventing identity theft in the State.
Legislative history
2007-08, S.140; 2005-06, S.3149.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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