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S2983Introduced in the Senate

Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Ana Quezada, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.

Where it stands

Referred to House Judiciary

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

29

Yes

7

No

2

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 Senate Judiciary

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

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Judiciary

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