Gov. Kathy Hochul is eying a proposed law that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted felons of all kinds — from drug peddlers to killers.
The measure was sent on Tuesday to the governor for her signature or veto after passing the state Senate and Assembly by big bipartisan margins in June.Critics blasted the bill as an another example of a Democrats’ bleeding heart, criminal friendly proposal run amok.
Pretlow sponsored the bill along with state Sen. Joseph Addabbo , who chairs the state Senate gaming committee. The gaming commission also will still have the discretion to deny a license after reviewing an applicant’s history. “We support the legislature’s commitment to second chances and strengthening of the New York workforce. The bill still leaves regulatory discretion to the NYS Gaming Commission to deny or issue a gaming license,” their statement said.
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