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NY A01527

NY A01527
Requires public agencies and private employers to adopt a policy that requires the public agency or private employer to provide a person who has been convicted of a crime an opportunity to submit an explanation of the facts surrounding the offense and conviction and any other information the person deems relevant to the issue prior to making a determination regarding the convicted person's employment or a determination to refuse to issue a license to such person; requires contracts not be termin

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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires public agencies and private employers to adopt a policy that requires the public agency or private employer to provide a person who has been convicted of a crime an opportunity to submit an explanation of the facts surrounding the offense and conviction and any other information the person deems relevant to the issue prior to making a determination regarding the convicted person's employment or a determination to refuse to issue a license to such person; requires contracts not be terminated, canceled or not renewed due to a conviction without an opportunity to submit an explanation.

AI Summary

This bill requires public agencies and private employers to adopt a policy that provides individuals who have been convicted of a crime the opportunity to submit an explanation of the facts surrounding the offense and conviction, as well as any other relevant information, before making a determination regarding the person's employment or license. It also prohibits the termination, cancellation, or non-renewal of contracts due to a conviction without providing the individual with an opportunity to submit an explanation. The bill aims to encourage the licensure and employment of individuals with criminal convictions by considering factors such as the time elapsed since the offense, the person's age at the time, and any information related to their rehabilitation and good conduct.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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