New York S04034 mandates the disposal of guests' identification copies within 24 hours by lodging establishments.

New York S04034 amends the general business law to require the disposal of any copies of a guest's identification document, including driver's licenses, passports, or non-driver identification cards, within 24 hours of the guest's stay completion. Disposal must involve deleting digital copies and physically destroying physical copies to prevent recreation. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

New York S04034 mandates the disposal of guests' identification copies within 24 hours by lodging establishments.

New York S04034 amends the general business law to require the disposal of any copies of a guest's identification document, including driver's licenses, passports, or non-driver identification cards, within 24 hours of the guest's stay completion. Disposal must involve deleting digital copies and physically destroying physical copies to prevent recreation. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law.