New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10729: Allows drivers to contest license revocations, suspensions, and other penalties based on cases of mistaken identity and require identity verification prior to adverse administrative action
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10729 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows drivers to contest license revocations, suspensions, and other penalties based on cases of mistaken identity and require identity verification prior to adverse administrative action. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 28, 2026): REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Require the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish that the record of the adverse action actually matches the person the department has penalized by establishing a three-point match with the licensee rather than just a name match; allows a driver to contest the determination if they believe it is a case of mistaken identity; provides for a stay/removal of any penalty until there is a final determination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO RULES