Bill > HB2747

This bill modifies provisions related to criminal proceedings, primarily by establishing an automated expungement process for certain offenses, referred to as "clean slate eligible offenses," which are misdemeanors or felonies not specifically excluded by law, provided certain waiting periods and conditions are met. The bill mandates that the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Office of State Courts Administrator implement technology to identify and process these eligible offenses for expungement without requiring individual petitions, with specific timelines for implementation and reporting. It also outlines conditions under which expungement is not allowed, such as for certain traffic offenses or if charges are pending, and sets lifetime limits on the number of offenses an individual can have expunged. Furthermore, the bill revises procedures for murder in the first-degree trials, particularly concerning the death penalty and the assessment of punishment, and creates the "Missouri Expungement Fund" to support the development and operation of the automated expungement system. Finally, it addresses reporting requirements for credit bureaus regarding expunged records and provides immunity to employers, volunteer organizations, and landlords from liability for misconduct of individuals whose criminal history has been expunged, with specific exceptions for certain financial and insurance industry employment.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2747&year=2026&code=R