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NY A01330
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 296 to prohibit employers from inquiring about criminal convictions or acting adversely based on convictions unless a conditional offer of employment is first made.
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Applies to all prospective employers including persons, agencies, corporations, and associations, as well as state and political subdivisions.
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Allows conditional employment offers to be withdrawn based on criminal convictions only when the conviction bears a direct relationship to the specific position or poses an unreasonable risk to property, safety, or welfare as defined in Correction Law Article 23-A.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming 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
1/3/2024