AN ACT relating to expungement.

HB 257 creates an automatic felony expungement process for eligible Kentucky convictions starting August 1, 2025. It directly affects individuals with certain felony convictions that meet specific criteria (e.g., completed sentence 5+ years ago with no new convictions in that period), without requiring them to file a petition. The bill mandates state agencies to identify eligible cases monthly and automatically order courts to expunge records, vacate judgments, and notify individuals - no action needed from the affected person. This replaces the current manual petition process for qualifying cases under KRS 431.073. The law does not affect convictions already expunged or those not meeting the eligibility requirements.