Bill > HB777

This bill establishes a legal provision that clarifies the comprehensive effect of an expungement in Maryland. Specifically, when a person is granted an expungement for a criminal offense, they are legally considered to have never been arrested, cited, charged, or convicted of that underlying offense for all purposes. This means that after an expungement is granted, the individual can legally state they were not involved in the original criminal incident, which can have significant implications for employment, housing, education, and other opportunities where criminal history might be a factor. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of this legal protection. By creating this blanket determination, the bill aims to support individuals who have successfully cleared their criminal records and want to move forward without the stigma of a past criminal incident.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0777?ys=2025RS