S 301 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides a religious exemption for the requirement to have a photograph taken for a driver's license or learner's permit

This bill allows individuals with sincere religious objections to the photograph requirement for driver's licenses or learner's permits to obtain them without a photo. It directly affects people whose religious beliefs prohibit having their photograph taken. The law requires that licenses issued under this exemption cannot be used as proof of age for entering age-restricted establishments or purchasing age-restricted products. The exemption is limited to religious beliefs that genuinely conflict with photographing, and the bill takes immediate effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026