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S3036Introduced in the Senate

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 Jacob Bissaillon, District 1

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

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 9, 2026

56

Yes

14

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House 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 (03/26/2026)

  3. Proposed Substitute

  4. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  5. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)

  6. Senate passed Sub A

  7. Referred to House Judiciary

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

  9. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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