2019 Senate Bill 681 / 2020 Public Act 361

Expunge juvenile criminal offense records

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To establish a process by which most crimes committed by a minor that are not “assaultive” or very serious would be automatically expunged from the individual’s record two years after reaching age 18, with various exceptions and qualifications.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Aug. 6, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 81 to 26 (details)

To establish a process by which most crimes committed by a minor that are not “assaultive” or very serious would be automatically expunged from the individual’s record two years after reaching age 18, with various exceptions and qualifications.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 16, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020