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H7079Introduced in the House

Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.

Passed

Introduced by Robert Craven, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

35

Yes

3

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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