A 1549 New York Assembly · 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

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A1549 → A1549A · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends New York's vehicle and traffic law to create a discreet, nonapparent disability designation on driver's licenses and ID cards. The key change is that individuals with nonapparent disabilities can now request this designation without providing medical proof, and the designation will be represented by a butterfly symbol. The law also prohibits insurance companies from using this information for underwriting or claims purposes.

Scope change

The bill expands from a general disability designation to specifically address nonapparent disabilities, adding a butterfly symbol and removing the requirement for medical documentation.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed from requiring proof of disability to allowing individuals to request a nonapparent disability designation without providing medical documentation.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'nonapparent disability' that includes all intellectual and developmental disabilities.

REQUIREMENT

Added a butterfly symbol as the distinguishing mark for nonapparent disabilities on identification cards.

Added the ability for individuals to request removal of nonapparent disability designations from their identification cards.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions prohibiting insurance companies from using nonapparent disability designations for underwriting, rating, or claims assessment.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Dec 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1549A

lower

Dec 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Jan 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor