Governor Deval Patrick on Friday signed a new law that changes the state’s Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system and expands sentencing laws.

While addressing an energetic crowd of legislators, community activists and ex-offenders the Governor stated, “this legislation brings our outdated criminal history database into the 21st century, ensures law enforcement agencies, employers and housing providers have access to accurate and complete records in appropriate circumstances, and helps people get back to work