L.L. 2021/004
Enactment date: 1/10/2021
Int. No. 1314-A
By the Public Advocate (Mr. Williams) and Council Members Adams, Lander, Dromm, Rosenthal, Kallos, Menchaca, Reynoso, Ayala, Van Bramer and Rivera (by request of the Mayor)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting discrimination based on one's arrest record, pending criminal accusations or criminal convictions
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]
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§ 7. The commission on human rights shall engage in outreach and education efforts regarding the rights of current and prospective employees, and the responsibilities of employers, established by this local law. Such outreach and education shall be directed at public and private employers, and the general public.
§ 8. This local law shall take effect 200 days after its enactment, provided, however, that the commissioner shall take any actions necessary prior to such effective date for the implementation of this local law including, but not limited to, the adoption of any necessary rules.