In most cases, the measure would seal misdemeanor and felony records after a person has completed their incarceration and following a multiyear waiting period, making them unavailable to prospective employers and the general public.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders all agree: They’re nearing a deal on a landmark bill that would automatically seal criminal convictions in an effort to help people find work after they’ve paid their debt to society.
“We're just down to the technical changes that we're having conversations about,” Hochul told reporters after an unrelated event in New York City. The measure would not apply to people with sex convictions, which would not be sealed. And the record sealing would be contingent on a person not facing additional charges once they’ve been released from prison.
“I don't want to put something out because we are still negotiating,” she said. “But I do believe that we are pretty set on the times.” Cruz, who has sponsored the bill since its introduction in 2021, said it’s just a matter of time before the measure comes to the Assembly floor for a vote.
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