New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5989: Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain documents

Passed one chamber Last action May 18, 2026: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

Plain-language summary

A 5989 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain documents. Primary sponsor: Erik Dilan (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erik Dilan (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.