New York GOP Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Elise Stefanik introduced a resolution Wednesday rebuking Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul over the so-called Empire State Clean Slate Act.
Hochul signed the measure last month, sealing certain misdemeanor records after three years and some felony records after eight years after completing a prison sentence — as long as the offender has not committed another crime during that time.
“Governor Kathy Hochul has once again put criminals ahead of law-abiding New Yorkers and the law enforcement professionals of our community,” retired NYPD detective D’Esposito, who represents part of Nassau County, said in a statement.
“Once again Kathy Hochul is prioritizing violent criminals over victims and our men and women in Blue,” added Stefanik, chairwoman of the House GOP conference.
Anthony D’Esposito, a former NYPD detective, is unhappy with the Clean Slate Act. Getty Images
All 10 House Republicans from New York have signed the resolution.
Under the Clean Slate Act, which will take effect November 16, 2024, charges eligible for sealing include disorderly conduct, robbery and vandalism as well as non-violent crimes such as money laundering, insurance fraud and forced prostitution.
So-called “class A felonies” such as murder, predatory sexual assault, violence, arson and kidnapping are not eligible for bond – apart from drug possession.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the law into effect last month. Matthew McDermott Elise Stefanik went viral last week when she blasted the presidents of three elite universities over their policies on antisemitism on campus. Reuters
Law enforcement and the courts will continue to have full access to the records, as will any employer who currently can conduct fingerprinting as part of a job application — including schools and daycare centers.
“The Clean Slate Act would handcuff employers and landlords by preventing comprehensive background checks from being conducted on prospective employees and tenants, harming everyday New Yorkers who may unwittingly put themselves in harm’s way thanks to the Governor’s misguided plan,” explained D’Esposito.
“Kathy Hochul’s pro-crime Clean Slate Act would prohibit New Yorkers from conducting thorough background checks on prospective employees or tenants, putting the lives of all our constituents at risk,” Stefanik said.
Hochul defended the policy as a way to help the economy and give New Yorkers a second chance.
“The best crime-fighting tool is a well-paid job,” he said at the time. “That’s why I support giving New Yorkers a clean slate after they’ve paid their debt to society and years without additional offenses,”
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