NY S07194

Authorizes the New York Office for the Aging to receive criminal history information from the Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on prospective employees and volunteers.

Applies to individuals whose duties involve providing direct services to older adults through programs administered by the Office for the Aging, including ombudsman program coordinators and volunteers.

Requires that access to and use of criminal history information be governed by the provisions of section 845-b of the Executive Law.

Amends the Elder Law by adding a new section 224 and modifies the definition of "criminal history information" in the Executive Law.