Amends the correction law to redefine "direct relationship" for licensing and employment of those with criminal convictions.

The bill amends the correction law to redefine "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A, which pertains to the licensure and employment of individuals with prior criminal convictions. The new definition specifies that a direct relationship exists if there is a substantial connection between the nature of the criminal conduct and the specific license or employment sought or held by the individual, or if the issuance or continuation of the license or employment would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public.

Amends the correction law to redefine "direct relationship" for licensing and employment of those with criminal convictions.

The bill amends the correction law to redefine "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A, which pertains to the licensure and employment of individuals with prior criminal convictions. The new definition specifies that a direct relationship exists if there is a substantial connection between the nature of the criminal conduct and the specific license or employment sought or held by the individual, or if the issuance or continuation of the license or employment would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public.