S 502 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for the expungement of syringe convictions

This bill allows people convicted of possessing a syringe to have their criminal records cleared. It specifically targets offenses related to hypodermic instruments that occurred before a certain legal change, enabling eligible individuals to expunge these convictions. The law includes a waiting period of approximately 260 days before the changes take effect. By removing these records, the bill aims to help affected individuals avoid long-term legal consequences associated with past possession charges.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023 Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

42–19
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
R Republican21
2 Yea 18 Nay 1
85% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 4, 2024
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Jun 4, 2024
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Jun 4, 2024
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COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 15, 2024
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 4, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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