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History
- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 33–28
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.823
- Print number 2517b
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Print number 2517a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Hakeem Jeffries
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2517B
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to regulating the collection, recording and disclosing of confidential information by state employees obtained by state employees in the course of official duties
Purpose or general idea of bill
To maintain any state employee's confidential information obtained by the employer confidential.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a section to the civil rights law prohibiting distribution of state employee records. Adds a new section 50-f.
Additionally amends Section 51 of the civil right law to add for a provision to sue for injunctive relief as well as institute a civil action for damages.
Justification
In order to protect the privacy of state employees and prevent them from any discrimination due to their history. Confidential information under this law includes any information obtained by a state agency, officer or employee, concerning an individual's health or disability status, income tax records, sexual orientation, status as a crime victim or witness, public assistance status, immigration status, or any information other- wise protected from disclosure by any provision of federal, state, or local law. By protecting this confidential information, employees can rest assured that they will not face discrimination due to their back- ground information.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A.1685 01/09/08 - Referred to Governmental Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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