New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4958: Creates an identification card program for local correctional facilities; and relates to issuance of and waiver of fees for identification cards issued pursuant to certain identification card programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4958 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates an identification card program for local correctional facilities; and relates to issuance of and waiver of fees for identification cards issued pursuant to certain identification card programs. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates an identification card program for incarcerated individuals in local correctional facilities; requires such identification cards to be identical to non-driver identification cards issued to the general public; waives fees for such identification cards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
“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 CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION