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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide easier and greater access to record sealing in Massachusetts. It amends existing laws to (1) require the commissioner of probation to seal eligible criminal and delinquency records within 90 days of the time they become eligible, (2) allow individuals whose records have been sealed or their legal representatives to access those sealed records without a court order, and (3) prohibit the release of sealed or expunged records to any person unless otherwise provided by law. The bill also requires the commissioner of probation to seal eligible records within 6 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Cindy Friedman (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S979 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S979.pdf |
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