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NY A01161
NY A01161Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.
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Introduced
01/07/2021
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting the disclosure or use of a person's consumer credit history to an employer, labor organization, employment agency or agent thereof for purposes of employment decisions
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and state/municipal agencies from using a person's consumer credit history for employment, licensing, or permitting decisions, with some exceptions. It defines "consumer credit history" and establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice to request or use such information, except where required by state/federal law or for certain law enforcement positions. The bill also requires the Division of Human Rights to report on the use of the exceptions by agencies and employers. Additionally, it removes the provision allowing consumer credit history to be used for employment purposes from the existing law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (31)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Judy Griffin (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/05/2022)
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