New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1220: Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for prospective employers to make certain inquiries relating to criminal convictions

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

Plain-language summary

S 1220 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for prospective employers to make certain inquiries relating to criminal convictions. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families).