S 1731 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to the use of consumer credit history for certain purposes

This bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It defines consumer credit history to include credit reports, credit scores, and details about payment history or debts obtained directly from the individual. While the law generally bans this practice, it includes specific exceptions for roles requiring high levels of public trust, such as peace officers, positions involving access to trade secrets or national security, and jobs with significant financial authority. The legislation also ensures that existing local laws offering greater protection to employees remain valid and requires the Division of Human Rights to report on how these exemptions are used within two years.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2023 Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2024

How they voted

39–19
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 62
May 28, 2024
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican21
1 Yea 19 Nay 1
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
6
May 28, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1731D
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 7, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1731C
upper
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1731B
upper
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Apr 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1731A
upper
Apr 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jan 13, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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