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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the expungement of a disposition under a certain provision of law if the disposition was included in a case that was disposed of by the court with a no finding designation or designated by the court as having been terminated without finding.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maryland's criminal procedure laws to expand expungement eligibility for certain cases. Specifically, it allows for the expungement of records when a case was not resolved by a definitive conviction but was instead designated by the court as having a "no finding" or was "terminated without finding," meaning the legal proceedings concluded without a formal guilty verdict. This change aims to provide a pathway for individuals whose cases did not result in a conviction to clear their records, even if other convictions within the same legal unit might otherwise make them ineligible for expungement. The bill also clarifies that a person cannot seek expungement if they are currently involved in a pending criminal proceeding.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 ) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0187?ys=2026RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2026RS-HB0187-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0187f.pdf |
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