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S 5297 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee

Summary
Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices; requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces employment barriers for individuals with criminal records, aiding reentry and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires conditional job offer before criminal background checks, reducing discrimination against applicants with records and protecting workers' rights in hiring.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
State
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P
Photo of Luis Sepúlveda
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
NY
32
Co
Photo of Mark Walczyk
Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
49