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This bill allows eligible disabled veterans to add a Lifetime Liberty Pass mark to their New York driver's license or ID card.
Why it matters
Increases public recognition of veterans’ benefits. By adding a Lifetime Liberty Pass mark to driver's licenses and ID cards, veterans with disabilities can more easily demonstrate their eligibility for discounted or free access to state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities, potentially reducing confusion or disputes at entry points.
Reduces administrative barriers for veterans. The bill requires that no extra fees be charged for adding the Lifetime Liberty Pass mark to a license or ID card, including when updating an existing card before its renewal, making it easier and more cost-effective for veterans to access this benefit.
Promotes dignity and accessibility for disabled veterans. The visible mark serves as an official acknowledgment of veterans’ service and disability status, potentially streamlining access to state resources and reducing the need for veterans to carry or produce additional paperwork for verification.
Standardizes proof requirements. The legislation specifies acceptable forms of proof (such as a DD Form 214 or the Liberty Pass itself), which helps ensure consistency and fairness in who receives the distinguishing mark, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles for eligible veterans.
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Lifetime Pass Mark on IDs
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor James Tedisco
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5267
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 504 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph (a-2) to read as follows:
(a-2) Every license or renewal thereof issued to an applicant who: (i) was a member of the armed forces of the United States; (ii) received an honorable discharge or was released therefrom under honorable conditions; and (iii) qualifies for and has received a Lifetime Liberty Pass permitting qualified veterans with disabilities discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the state department of environmental conservation, shall, upon his or her request and submission of proof as set forth herein, contain a distinguishing mark, in such form as the commissioner shall determine, indicating that he or she is a holder of a Lifetime Liberty Pass. Such proof shall consist of a certificate of release or discharge from active duty including but not limited to a DD Form 214, a copy of such person's Lifetime Liberty Pass or other proof satisfactory to the commissioner. The commissioner shall not require fees for the issuance of such licenses or renewals thereof to persons requesting a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark which are different from fees otherwise required; provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commissioner shall not require fees for a duplication or amendment of a license prior to its renewal if such duplication or amendment was solely for the purpose of adding to such license.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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§ 2. Subdivision 3 of section 490 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) Every identification card or renewal thereof issued to an applicant who: (i) was a member of the armed forces of the United States; (ii) received an honorable discharge or was released therefrom under honorable conditions; and (iii) qualifies for and has received a Lifetime Liberty Pass permitting qualified veterans with disabilities discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the state department of environmental conservation, shall, upon his or her request and submission of proof as set forth herein, contain a distinguishing mark, in such form as the commissioner shall determine, indicating that he or she is a holder of a Lifetime Liberty Pass. Such proof shall consist of a certificate of release or discharge from active duty including but not limited to a DD Form 214, a copy of such person's Lifetime Liberty Pass or other proof satisfactory to the commissioner. The commissioner shall not require fees for the issuance of such identification cards or renewals thereof to persons requesting a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark which are different from fees otherwise required; provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commissioner shall not require fees for a duplication or amendment of an identification card prior to its renewal if such duplication or amendment was solely for the purpose of adding a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark to such identification card.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such date.
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