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NY A02267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrion Aubry

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

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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