New York S09809 amends laws to enhance benefits for exonerees, including record sealing, tuition awards, and attorney's fees.
New York S09809 amends several state laws to improve benefits and entitlements for individuals exonerated of wrongful convictions. The bill allows for the sealing of conviction records, provides tuition awards for exoneree enrollment in state universities, and mandates the payment of reasonable attorney's fees for those exonerated. It also ensures that exonerees receive the highest priority for public housing and are eligible for health benefits.
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