Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking and compelling prostitution and provides for confidentiality of records of such proceedings.

Highlights:

• Alleges the purpose of this legislation is to strengthen protection for the victims of sex trafficking, labor trafficking, compelling prostitution and trafficking in persons, who are convicted of a range of offenses as a result of that trafficking or compelling (Sec. 1).

• Specifies if the court grants a motion it must vacate the judgment and dismiss the accusatory instrument, and may take such additional action as is appropriate in the circumstances. In the case of a motion granted the court must vacate the judgment on the merits because the defendant's participation in the offense was a result of having been a victim of trafficking (Sec. § 3-6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking and compelling prostitution and provides for confidentiality of records of such proceedings.

Highlights:

• Alleges the purpose of this legislation is to strengthen protection for the victims of sex trafficking, labor trafficking, compelling prostitution and trafficking in persons, who are convicted of a range of offenses as a result of that trafficking or compelling (Sec. 1).

• Specifies if the court grants a motion it must vacate the judgment and dismiss the accusatory instrument, and may take such additional action as is appropriate in the circumstances. In the case of a motion granted the court must vacate the judgment on the merits because the defendant's participation in the offense was a result of having been a victim of trafficking (Sec. § 3-6).

Full Bill Text