This bill would increase the ability of young adults to request that records of certain misdemeanor crimes be sealed. Criminal records follow a person for their entire lives, making it harder for them to seek employment, housing and other opportunities. This bill would give people a better chance of moving on with their lives.
LD 776: "An Act Regarding Post-judgment Motion by a Person Seeking To Satisfy the Prerequisites for Obtaining Special Restrictions on the Dissemination and Use of Criminal History Record Information for Certain Criminal Convictions"
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Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross
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