Bill > S01278

This bill amends the Correction Law to modify the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of Article 23-A, which governs the licensure and employment of individuals with prior criminal convictions. The key changes are: (1) replacing the term "criminal conduct" with "the crime" to refer to the previous offense, and (2) clarifying that a "direct relationship" exists when there is a substantial connection between the nature of the crime and the duties or responsibilities of the license or job, and such connection would create an unreasonable risk to property, safety, or welfare. The bill also removes the previous provision that allowed denying employment or licensure based on an unreasonable risk, and instead focuses the analysis on the direct relationship between the crime and the job or license.