NY A05929

Amends the criminal procedure law to classify cases adjourned in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) as "terminated in the defendant's favor" for employment discrimination purposes under Executive Law section 296(16)

Prohibits employers from using pending ACD charges as a basis for employment discrimination, treating them the same as dismissed charges under existing anti-discrimination protections

Applies to both standard ACDs under section 170.55 and marijuana-related ACDs under section 170.56

Updates gendered language in existing statutes from "he/his" to "such defendant/their"

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to adopt implementing regulations