AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

HB 5072 allows individuals with 2-5 misdemeanor convictions (but no felony convictions) to have those offenses expunged from their criminal records after completing their sentences for 10 years. The bill modifies existing expungement rules to create a new pathway specifically for people with multiple misdemeanors who lack felony convictions, requiring payment of all court fees and fines before eligibility. It does not apply to offenses under specific sections of the law or to individuals convicted of violent crimes. This change directly affects people with non-violent misdemeanor histories seeking to clear their records for employment or housing opportunities. The bill takes effect upon passage and is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.