Bill > HB98

This bill establishes a new provision in the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act that mandates automatic expungement (legal erasure) of eviction records after five years. Specifically, the bill requires all public records related to an individual's eviction—held by courts, state agencies, or local jurisdictions—to be automatically destroyed five years after the date of eviction. The administrative office of the courts must create a verification process that allows individuals to confirm whether their eviction records have been automatically expunged and request expedited expungement if their records have not yet been cleared. Additionally, the bill ensures that any requests for expungement submitted to the administrative office of the courts will remain confidential and will not be subject to public disclosure. This legislation aims to provide individuals with a path to clear their eviction records after a specified period, potentially helping them overcome barriers in future housing applications or rental opportunities.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=98&year=25