Provides that certain applicants be eligible for conviction sealing
This bill (S 3796) allows individuals convicted of specific non-violent offenses to apply to have their court records expunged ("sealed"). It directly affects people with up to four eligible offenses (including traffic violations like Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192.1, but excluding sex offenses, violent felonies, or certain other serious crimes) and no more than one felony conviction. Key provisions require a 10-year waiting period after sentence completion (excluding incarceration time), an application process with court forms, and court review - while denying requests for those with pending charges, prior sealing, or ineligible offenses. The bill aims to provide relief for qualifying individuals by removing certain convictions from public records.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
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