Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.

HB 2447 allows individuals convicted of certain felonies (excluding first-degree offenses) committed before age 25 to petition courts for sealing their criminal records after completing their sentences. To qualify, petitioners must have no prior felony convictions, fully completed all sentence requirements (including fines and restitution), and wait 15 years after sentence completion. The court may grant sealing if it determines it serves the best interest of justice, prohibiting public disclosure of the related criminal history. This applies only to those not already eligible for record sealing under existing law (Section 411.0725).