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History
- Print number 7286a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
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Establishes a new crime for the illegal release of sealed records
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing a new crime for the illegal release of sealed records
Purpose
To establish a misdemeanor penalty for the illegal release of sealed records.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Adds two new sections to the penal law, Sections 215.85 and 215.87.
Justification
Currently, there is no penalty for violating criminal procedure law regarding the release of sealed/dismissed information. The release of this information is illegal and may unfairly prejudice opportunities for schooling, employment, professional licenses and housing for the person involved. This new legislation will establish criminal penalties to those individuals and/or agencies that knowingly fail to seal or release this sealed/dismissed information to the public and/or media whether such person is living or deceased. This legislation will protect a person's right to privacy and provide a mechanism of protection against this form of injustice where there currently is none.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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