Relates to motions to vacate judgment; repealer

The definition of 'applicant' was simplified by removing the phrase 'previously' convicted, changing the text to simply 'convicted of a crime.'

The grounds for vacating a judgment based on decriminalization now include an exception: it only applies prospectively unless the legislature explicitly states it applies retroactively.

The bill clarifies that if a conviction is vacated due to legal insufficiency or reduction to a lesser offense, the court must modify the judgment to the lesser charge and re-sentence the person, rather than just dismissing the case.

The bill text was renumbered from version A to version B, and the list of sponsoring legislators was slightly reorganized.

Added 'by plea' to clarify that the motion to vacate applies to convictions obtained via guilty plea, not just trial verdicts.

Changed the definition of 'applicant' to specify 'previously convicted of a crime' for clarity.

Updated the criteria for 'new evidence' to include evidence that has been repudiated by experts or undermined by new scientific research, broadening what can trigger a review.

Replaced the strict 'known to be false' standard for false evidence with a broader standard of evidence 'likely relied upon' by the fact-finder or parties.