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NY A02267
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers from inquiring about or acting adversely based on criminal convictions unless they first make a conditional offer of employment to the prospective employee
- Allows employers to withdraw a conditional offer only if the conviction bears a direct relationship to the specific position or employment would create unreasonable risk to property or person safety, as defined in Correction Law Article 23-A
- Applies to all prospective employers including persons, agencies, corporations, associations, the state, and political subdivisions
- Exemptions apply only when specifically required or permitted by statute
- Takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices; requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Correction1/14/2021
Full Bill Text
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