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WY HB0140

Expungement for restoration of rights-2.


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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; reducing the waiting period for expungement of nonviolent felony convictions to expedite individuals' restoration of rights; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill reduces the waiting period for expungement of nonviolent felony convictions from 10 years to 1 year, in order to expedite individuals' restoration of rights. The bill applies to individuals convicted of a felony or felonies subject to expungement under the existing law, including those convicted before the effective date of this new law. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (on 04/07/2021)

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