New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5297: Requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 5297 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires employers to make a conditional offer of employment before inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.