On Nov. 16, NY LEG passed bill on employer criminal record requests.
NY LEG enacted AB 1029C/SB 7551A which prohibited public access to sealed criminal and civil proceeding convictions and specified provisions for employer requests.
Permitted entities to request unsealed records for purposes of employment if entity is required by federal law or by rules or regulations of a self-regulatory organization.
Noted convictions sealed would not automatically prohibit applicant from employment.
Unsealed records from civil actions may not be introduced for purposes to allege any negligence against an employer, contract/mortgage/loan provider named in the record.
Legislative History
On Jan. 13, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jun. 9, 2023, bill passed Assembly.
On Jun. 9, 2023, bill was introduced in and passed in Senate chamber of legislature.
On Nov. 16, 2023, bill was delivered to the governor and was assigned as Chapter 631.
Effectiveness
Provisions come into effect one year after the governor's approval, on Nov. 16, 2024.
Regulators
NY LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 631, Bill A01029C, SO7551A, 11/16/2023; Citation: NY LEG 11-A-2-H-160.57;
Functions
HR; Legal; Operations; Record Retention; Registration/Licensing; Reporting
