Bill > S05163

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to prohibit discrimination based on a person's status as someone with a prior conviction across multiple areas, including employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. Specifically, the bill adds "status as a person with a prior conviction" to the existing list of protected characteristics that cannot be used as a basis for discrimination. This means employers, landlords, educational institutions, real estate professionals, and other entities would be legally prohibited from denying opportunities, services, or housing to individuals solely because of their criminal history. The bill effectively expands existing anti-discrimination protections to ensure that people with prior convictions have equal access to employment, housing, education, and other essential services. By adding this protection, the legislation aims to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records and support their successful reintegration into society by preventing blanket discrimination based on past criminal history.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5163