An Act to update expungement
This bill updates Massachusetts laws regarding the sealing and protection of criminal court records. It clarifies that records sealed under specific provisions cannot be made available for inspection by anyone, including law enforcement or the public. The legislation also expands the list of sealed records that receive this protection to include those sealed under section 100C. By amending Chapter 276 of the General Laws, the bill ensures these confidential records remain hidden from public view.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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