New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 6297: Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain documents

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

Plain-language summary

S 6297 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 10, 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: James Sanders (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.