NY A07591

Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 170.55 to clarify that when charges are adjourned in contemplation of dismissal (ACD), the action is considered terminated in the defendant's favor for purposes of Executive Law Section 296 subdivision 16, which governs employment discrimination protections.

Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 170.56 to establish that grants of orders under this section are also considered terminated in the defendant's favor for employment discrimination law purposes.

Explicitly states that an ACD or dismissal order restores the defendant to their pre-arrest legal status and prevents disability or forfeiture based on the dismissed charges.

Preserves all existing rights employees, licensees, and applicants may already have under Criminal Procedure Law Sections 170.55 and 170.56.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate authorization for implementing regulatory changes.