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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of any misdemeanor or felony conviction a certain period of time after the completion of the sentence, parole, probation, and any other form of mandatory treatment associated with the conviction; authorizing a court to grant a petition on a showing of good cause; and providing that a denial of a petition may not be appealed and a subsequent petition may not be filed for a certain period of time.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals to petition for the expungement, or removal, of misdemeanor convictions after 5 years and felony convictions after 7 years from the completion of their sentence, parole, probation, and any other mandatory treatment. The court will hold a hearing and can grant the expungement if the petitioner shows "good cause," which the court will determine by considering factors like the nature of the crime, the person's history and character, their risk to public safety, rehabilitation efforts, the time elapsed since the conviction, and how the conviction impacts their ability to secure employment, education, housing, and other opportunities. If a petition is denied, the denial cannot be appealed, and the individual must wait at least 3 years before filing another petition for the same conviction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0525?ys=2026RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2026RS-SB0525-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0525f.pdf |
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