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- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
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- Referred to transportation
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Provides that the driver's license of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States shall have imprinted thereon "U.S. Veteran"
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Sean Ryan
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BILL NUMBER:S6453
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to providing for the designation of veterans on drivers' licenses
Purpose
Provides that the driver's license of a veteran of the U.S. armed forces shall have "U.S. Veteran" imprinted thereon.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law (VAT) to allow a veteran of the armed forces, upon submission of his or her DO Form 214, to apply for a notation as a veteran on their driver's license.
Section 2 amends VAT § 504(1)(a) to provide that a driver's license issued to a veteran of the U.S. armed forces who provides suitable proof, shall have prominently imprinted upon it the statement "U.S. Veteran."
Section 3 provides the effective date.
Justification
Several states have enacted or proposed laws to provide designation of veteran status on drivers' licenses. To most Americans this is no big deal, but for veterans, this makes a significant difference. Many retailers offer military and/or veterans discounts but most require some form of documentation. While active duty and retired military personnel have 10 cards to prove their status, many veterans that have been discharged from the military only have a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, commonly referred to as a 00214. Having the special designation would allow veterans to easily prove their status, freeing them from the necessity of carrying their separation paperwork with them.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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