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S2618Introduced in the Senate

Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS - Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · March 10, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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