New York policy
S1220: Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for prospective employers to make certain inquiries relating to criminal convictions
NY Senate · Sponsor Jamaal Bailey
- Jurisdiction
- New York State
- Applies to
- New York State (proposed)
- Effective
- January 7, 2026
What it requires
Establishes it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any prospective employer to make an inquiry about, or to act upon adversely to the individual involved based upon, any criminal conviction of such individual unless such employer first makes a conditional offer of employment to such individual.
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