2019 House Bill 5029

Authorize more criminal record expungements

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-1)

To require courts to “set aside” any number of convictions from an individual’s criminal record if they were based on a law that is no longer a criminal violation, or which are no longer enforceable under a U.S. Supreme Court holding. This would include many marijuana crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.