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H7820Introduced in the House

Makes persons who were convicted of crimes forty or more years ago eligible to have their records expunged, with certain exceptions.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Charlene Lima, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Makes persons who were convicted of crimes forty or more years ago eligible to have their records expunged, with certain exceptions.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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