Automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining necessary documents.

New York A05989 amends the correction law to establish an automatic identification card program for incarcerated individuals. The department must notify incarcerated individuals about the program and offer assistance in obtaining identification cards and necessary documents, such as social security cards and birth certificates. If an identification card is obtained, it will be kept in the individual's records until release, then provided to them. The department must also collect data on program participation and issue an annual report. The act takes effect on April 1 following its enactment.

Automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining necessary documents.

New York A05989 amends the correction law to establish an automatic identification card program for incarcerated individuals. The department must notify incarcerated individuals about the program and offer assistance in obtaining identification cards and necessary documents, such as social security cards and birth certificates. If an identification card is obtained, it will be kept in the individual's records until release, then provided to them. The department must also collect data on program participation and issue an annual report. The act takes effect on April 1 following its enactment.