S 6396 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to enacting Eric's ID Law

Summary

Provides for the placement of a discreet nonapparent disability designation on non-driver identification cards, drivers' licenses and learners' permits; makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

S6396 → S6396A · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add a short title, 'Eric's ID Law,' and significantly expanded protections for individuals with nonapparent disabilities. The changes allow these individuals to request a discreet disability notation without providing proof of their condition and explicitly prohibit insurance companies from using this information to adjust premiums or deny coverage.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include amendments to the Executive Law, in addition to the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The definition of protected disabilities was also broadened to include intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DEFINITION

Added a new short title, 'Eric's ID Law,' to formally name the legislation.

Expanded the definition of 'nonapparent disability' to explicitly include all intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the requirement for proof of disability; applicants with nonapparent disabilities can now request a notation without submitting medical verification.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific provision allowing individuals to request the removal of their nonapparent disability notation from their ID card.

Specified that the new nonapparent disability mark on ID cards must take the form of a butterfly.

ENFORCEMENT

Added strict prohibitions preventing insurers and the Department of Financial Services from accessing or using nonapparent disability data for underwriting, rating, or claims purposes.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

upper

Nov 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6396A

upper

Nov 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor