Bill > S06304

This bill proposes a new legal pathway for juveniles (individuals between ages 7 and 18) who have been convicted of nonviolent offenses to have their criminal records expunged. Specifically, an individual can petition to have their records erased after seven years have passed since their conviction, and only after they have satisfactorily completed their probation, parole, or supervised release, and paid any required fines or restitution, whichever occurs later. The bill explicitly excludes sex offenses from eligibility for expungement, as defined under existing correction law. By allowing for record expungement, the legislation aims to provide young offenders with an opportunity to clear their criminal record after demonstrating rehabilitation and meeting specific post-conviction requirements, potentially reducing long-term barriers to employment, education, and other opportunities that can arise from having a criminal record.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6304