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History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Michael Benjamin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination in hiring based on credit scores
Purpose or general idea of bill
To prohibit the use of the job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend the executive law by adding a new subdivision 19-a
Justification
This bill would prohibit the discrimination of an applicant based on their credit worthiness
Prior legislative history
January 4, 2006 (A.6040) March 7, 2007 (A.6382)
Fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately.
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