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A 7147 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding certain licensures and employment

Summary
Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding licensures and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies employment eligibility for formerly convicted individuals, reducing barriers to reentry and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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4
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Latrice Walker
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
NY
55
Co
Photo of Harvey Epstein
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
NY
74
Co
Photo of Larinda Hooks
Larinda Hooks
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Manny De Los Santos
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
NY
72