Bill
LD 1911
Overview: LD 1911, An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes, Carry Over Approved, Introduced on May 06, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill
Overview: LD 1911, An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes, Carry Over Approved, Introduced on May 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to automatically seal the criminal records of individuals who have been convicted of certain non-violent, low-level offenses after a specified period of time has elapsed without any further criminal activity.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the automatic sealing of criminal records for convictions of specific misdemeanor and Class E felony offenses
- Establishes a waiting period of 3-5 years, depending on the offense, before records can be sealed
- Prohibits the use of sealed records in most employment, housing, and licensing decisions
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals with eligible criminal convictions, who will have their records automatically sealed after the waiting period
- Employers, landlords, and licensing agencies, who will be limited in their ability to access and consider sealed criminal records
- The criminal justice system, which will need to implement the new record sealing procedures
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been carried over to the next legislative session, indicating that further consideration and potential amendments are expected. If passed, the automatic record sealing provisions would likely take effect after a transition period to allow for implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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