NY A07160

Requires employers of office for people with developmental disabilities facilities and providers to submit fingerprints of current and prospective employees to the division of criminal justice services for criminal history background checks.

Establishes procedures for employers to request and review criminal history information, including designation of authorized personnel, confidentiality requirements, and penalties for unauthorized disclosure including misdemeanor charges and civil damages.

Creates a statewide office for people with developmental disabilities worker registry containing employment history, names, social security numbers, and training/certification information for all such workers, with employers required to file and update registry information on a regular schedule.

Allows employees to obtain, review, and seek correction of registry information, with procedures for disputing inaccurate information and requiring the registry to expunge errors and notify previous employers within three years.

Amends the executive law to exempt background check searches conducted pursuant to this article from fees charged by the division of criminal justice services.