Bill > S09189

This bill amends the New York Executive Law to prohibit discrimination based on a person's status as having a prior conviction. The bill expands existing anti-discrimination provisions to include "status as a person with a prior conviction" as a protected characteristic, meaning employers, housing providers, and other covered entities cannot refuse to hire, rent to, or otherwise discriminate against individuals solely because of their prior criminal record. The bill aims to reduce barriers and promote equal opportunities for those with a criminal history.