Summary of New York Senate Bill S 3335

Overview

S 3335 would allow individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license or non-driver identification card to consent to receive information about donor programs. In other words, when people interact with the DMV for licensure or ID renewal, they could opt in to receive materials or communications about donor programs (e.g., organ and tissue donation information).

What the bill would do

• Create an opt-in mechanism at the time of application for a new license/ID or at renewal for both driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs.
• Require the relevant agency (likely the Department of Motor Vehicles) to provide information about donor programs to those who have given consent.
• The bill focuses on consent to receive information rather than altering existing donor registration or participation requirements.

Note: The specific operational details (e.g., how consent is obtained, the method and frequency of information distribution, and revocation of consent) would be defined in the bill’s text. The summary reflects the core purpose based on the bill title and available descriptions.

Key provisions and changes (as described)

• Establishes an optional consent at licensing/ID application or renewal to receive donor-program information.
• Requires provision of donor-program information to consenting individuals.
• Maintains donor-program information as informational, not altering eligibility or existing donor designation processes unless otherwise specified in the bill text.

Who would be affected

• Applicants for new driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards.
• Individuals renewing existing licenses or IDs.
• The DMV or equivalent licensing agency responsible for processing licenses/IDs and distributing donor-program information.
• Donor programs and related outreach entities seeking to provide information to the public.

Legislative history and status

• Introduced: January 27, 2025
• Sponsored by: Jeremy Cooney (primary); Steve Rhoads and Peter Oberacker (cosponsors)
• Related/companion bills: A 5122 (companion in Assembly); S 9133 (prior-session); A 9795 (prior-session)
• Key actions:
  • February–June 2025: Passed Senate (Feb 25) and moved to Assembly; referred to Transportation; progressed through committee and floor actions.
  • June 9–16, 2025: Bill underwent amendments (including an Assembly substitute A5122A); passed Assembly (June 16) and was returned to the Senate.
  • June 16, 2025: Senate status shows RETURNED TO SENATE, with the bill SECRETLY moving through third-reading calendars and being reordered for final consideration.
• Current status: RETURNED TO SENATE (as of the latest actions listed). The bill has been amended and substituted and is awaiting further Senate action to complete passage.

Next steps and timeline

• The Senate would need to take up the substituted version (A5122A) and either pass it as is or further reconcile differences with the Assembly-passed version.
• If the Senate passes, the bill would go to the Governor for signature or veto, triggering the usual enactment timeline.
• Citizens interested in donor-program information outreach should monitor for final enactment details and the precise text to understand how consent is collected and how information is delivered.

Additional notes

• The bill’s passage path includes a substituted version and amended readings, indicating active negotiation of language between chambers.
• A5122 is a key companion bill to watch for parallel progress in the Assembly.