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This bill addresses eviction record disclosure and protection for tenants in Indiana, expanding on existing law to provide more comprehensive safeguards for individuals involved in eviction actions. The bill allows courts to automatically order the sealing or redaction of eviction records in several specific scenarios: when an eviction case is dismissed, when a judgment is entered in favor of the tenant, or when a judgment against a tenant is overturned on appeal. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that allows tenants to request record sealing if a money judgment has been satisfied or if at least seven years have passed since a judgment was entered without a money component. Courts can now issue these sealing orders without a hearing in certain circumstances, and the bill stipulates that such sealed records cannot be disclosed except under very limited conditions, such as court orders or law enforcement activities. The legislation aims to protect tenants from long-term negative consequences of eviction records by preventing their widespread disclosure, which could impact future housing opportunities. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to both past and future eviction actions, providing a mechanism for tenants to mitigate the potential long-term professional and personal impacts of an eviction record.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/142/details