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FL S1490

FL S1490
Public Records/Expunged Criminal History Records


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Introduced
01/05/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an exemption from public records requirements for specified expunged criminal history records; providing exceptions; providing criminal penalties; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill provides a public records exemption for certain expunged criminal history records related to qualifying cannabis offenses. The exemption would make these records confidential and exempt from public disclosure, except for limited purposes such as licensing, employment, and criminal justice agency use. The bill also includes criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of the expunged records and a provision for legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption in the future. The Legislature finds this exemption necessary to reduce the disproportionate harm that criminalizing small amounts of cannabis has had on minorities and disadvantaged communities, and to allow individuals with these low-level, nonviolent records to seek gainful employment and become productive members of society.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)

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