Senate Second Reading
Summary
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, people convicted of misdemeanors (excluding certain offenses) can ask a court to seal their conviction records after three years from completing probation or sentence. The petition must show compliance with sentencing, disclose any new arrests, and include a third‑party recommendation; the court can deny it for prior felony expungements, pending cases, or unpaid restitution. If granted, the record is sealed, law‑enforcement agencies are barred from releasing it, and victims are notified of the petition and may be heard.
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