What's happening
This bill requires the DMV to provide free, unofficial, non-certified driving records online for informational purposes only.
Why it matters
Makes it easier for individuals to check their own driving history online without cost. , which can help with job applications, insurance quotes, or simply staying informed about one’s status.
Establishes clear safeguards to prevent misuse or confusion. by requiring a disclaimer that these records are unofficial and cannot be used for legal or official purposes (e.g., court, employment verification).
Requires secure access using information from a recent state-issued ID,. helping to protect personal data and ensure only the record-holder can view their information.
Could streamline DMV services by reducing in-person visits and requests for basic driving record information,. freeing up agency resources for more complex tasks.
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Free Online Driving Records
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3716 A. 5509
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 13, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to unofficial and non-certified driving records
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 224-b to read as follows:
§ 224-b. Unofficial and non-certified driving records. The department shall maintain and make available on its website, unofficial and noncertified driving records for informational purposes only. Such records shall clearly state that such driving records are for informational purposes only and shall not include any of the following: certification statement; signature of the commissioner; or security watermark. Access to such records shall require the input of information from his or her most recent New York state driver's license, learner's permit or nondriver identification. There shall be no fee charged by the department for the access of such unofficial and non-certified driving records.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth 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 effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to unofficial and non-certified driving records
Purpose
To provide that the New York State Department of motor Vehicles maintain and made available on its website, unofficial and non-certified driving records for informational purposes only free of charge.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 224-b relating to unofficial and non-certified driving records.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
A requestor may have their individual driving records (abstracts) issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMW) in one of three ways: 1) on-line through "MyDMV" with an associated fee of $7.00; 2) by mail with an associated fee of $10.00; or through a local DMV office or the DMV customer service counter in Albany for a fee of $10.00. There is no difference between an abstract ordered online, by mail or at an office. They are certified DMV records which include a certification statement and the signature of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles as well as the same security watermark.
In some cases, however, an official document is not actually necessary if only for informational purposes. This legislation would require the DMV to maintain and make available on its website a way to access unof- ficial and non-certified driving records on their website that are for informational purposes only free of charge. Such records shall clearly state that such driving records are for informational purposes only and shall not include any of the authentic marking featured on the certified abstracts, Access to unofficial and non-certified driving records would require the input of information from a requestor's most recent New York State driver's license, learner permit or non-driver ID.
Legislative history
2017-18 S.5076/A.6398
Fiscal implications
TBD.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 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 effective date.
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