Provides for the expungement of syringe convictions
This bill allows people convicted of possessing a syringe to have their criminal records cleared. It specifically targets offenses related to hypodermic instruments that occurred before a certain legal change, enabling eligible individuals to expunge these convictions. The law includes a waiting period of approximately 260 days before the changes take effect. By removing these records, the bill aims to help affected individuals avoid long-term legal consequences associated with past possession charges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
42–19
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican21
85% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 15, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 4, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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