Informing the Legislature that on July 9, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2706 SD1 HD1 (ACT 241).

This bill establishes a task force to design a new state-initiated program that automatically clears criminal records for eligible individuals without requiring them to file petitions or pay fees. The proposed system aims to help people with past arrests or convictions regain access to employment, housing, and education while reducing the administrative burden on the legal system. By automating this process, the legislation seeks to remove barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized communities and potentially lower recidivism rates. The task force will be attached to the judiciary and will provide recommendations to the legislature and judicial council on how to implement these record-clearing procedures.