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NY S01793

NY S01793
Provides that certain entities may not require a person to provide a copy of his or her criminal history record under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/15/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law and the education law, in relation to prohibiting mandatory disclosure of a criminal history record in certain circumstances

AI Summary

This bill amends the executive law and the education law to prohibit certain entities, including the state and any political subdivision thereof, from requiring an individual to provide a copy of their criminal history record that they obtained from the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The bill aims to prevent discrimination against individuals based on their criminal history and provides a rebuttable presumption in favor of excluding prior incarceration or conviction from evidence in cases alleging negligent hiring or retention. The bill will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/05/2022)

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