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OK SB2030
OK SB2030Criminal procedure; modifying provisions related to expungements. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Passed
05/11/2026
05/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/11/2026
05/11/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 2030 By: Pugh and Rader of the Senate and Miller of the House An Act relating to criminal records; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 259, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18), which relates to expungement of records; conforming duplicate section; modifying definitions; removing eligibility for automatic expungement of certain records; modifying requirements for sealing of certain records; defining terms; providing for eligibility for sealing of certain records without petition to the court; establishing requirements for expungement of certain records; providing for admissibility of expunged records for certain purposes; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 19, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 19), which relates to sealing and unsealing of records; removing certain procedures for certain automatic expungements; providing exception to applicability of certain licensing application requirement; requiring Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to establish and maintain certain portal; establishing procedures for review of expedited expungement requests; requiring implementation of automatic process for sealing of certain records by certain date; requiring publication and submission of certain annual report; establishing requirements for automated expungement process; establishing procedures for objection to expungement of certain records; authorizing promulgation of rules by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and Supreme Court; requiring certain court orders upon approval of expungement of certain records; requiring certain agencies to seal records upon receipt of expungement order; preserving right of persons to petition court for expungement or to request unsealing of records; prohibiting cause of action for certain purposes; construing provisions; clarifying applicability of certain provisions; updating statutory language; repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 18, as last amended by Section 12, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18), which relates to expungement of records; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Expungement of criminal records
AI Summary
This bill modifies the process for expunging, or sealing, criminal records in Oklahoma, aiming to create a more automated system for eligible individuals. Key changes include defining "clean slate eligible record" as a record meeting specific criteria, establishing an online portal for expedited expungement requests by November 1, 2026, and mandating the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to implement an automatic process for identifying and sealing eligible records by November 1, 2027, with full implementation by November 1, 2029. The bill also clarifies that expunged records are generally not available to the public or law enforcement, though they may be accessible to OSBI for research, and outlines procedures for objections to automatic expungements and appeals. Importantly, it preserves an individual's right to petition the court for expungement and clarifies that expunged records cannot be used to deny applications for certain licenses, with an exception for handgun license applications. The bill also repeals a previous version of the expungement statute and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 (on 05/11/2026)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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