NY A07191

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

Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 170.56 to apply the same terminated-in-defendant's-favor status to orders granted under that section.

Prohibits employment and licensing discrimination against individuals whose criminal charges have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal or otherwise resolved favorably.

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authority for agencies to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment.