New York Explicitly Makes It a Crime to Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul during news conference at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Aug. 11, 2021. Hans Pennink/AP

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure that makes falsifying COVID-19 vaccination cards a crime.

The measure (S.4516-C/A.7536-B), referred to as the “Truth in Vaccination” law, takes effect immediately.