Expunges criminal records for past convictions of loitering for prostitution and declares the offense legally invalid.

New York Assembly Bill A00588 amends the criminal procedure law to expunge criminal records for individuals previously convicted of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense. The bill mandates that such convictions be vacated and dismissed, with all related records expunged. It also requires the chief administrator of the courts to inform the public about this expungement through various means and languages. The bill further declares that the offense of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense is no longer valid under the law.

Expunges criminal records for past convictions of loitering for prostitution and declares the offense legally invalid.

New York Assembly Bill A00588 amends the criminal procedure law to expunge criminal records for individuals previously convicted of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense. The bill mandates that such convictions be vacated and dismissed, with all related records expunged. It also requires the chief administrator of the courts to inform the public about this expungement through various means and languages. The bill further declares that the offense of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense is no longer valid under the law.