NY A05108

Adds "criminal legal system involvement" as a protected class under New York's housing discrimination laws, prohibiting landlords and property owners from denying housing based on this status

Defines "criminal legal system involvement" broadly to include convictions, arrests, charges, citations, participation in diversion programs, sealed/expunged/vacated/pardoned records, youthful offender adjudications, and juvenile delinquency determinations

Prohibits discriminatory practices including refusing to sell, rent, or lease housing, discriminating in terms and conditions, making inquiries about criminal history, and publishing advertisements expressing limitations based on criminal legal system involvement

Applies to both publicly-assisted housing accommodations and private housing sales, rentals, and leases

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and includes a severability clause ensuring other provisions remain valid if any part is found invalid