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HB 1487

Expungement.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Steuerwald

HB 1487 modifies Indiana's criminal record expungement procedures, potentially expanding eligibility for sealing or destroying certain conviction records to improve reentry opportunities.

Authored by Representative Steuerwald
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Bill Summary · HB 1487

Legislative bill overview

HB 1487 establishes or modifies procedures for expungement in Indiana, allowing individuals to have certain criminal records sealed or destroyed. The bill was introduced by Representative Greg Steuerwald and is currently in the Courts and Criminal Code Committee for initial review.

Why is this important

Expungement laws directly affect employment, housing, and educational opportunities for people with criminal records. Expanding or clarifying expungement eligibility can help individuals reintegrate into society, while restrictions can preserve public safety considerations and victim protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligible offenses: Disagreement over which crime categories qualify (violent felonies, sex offenses, drug crimes vs. misdemeanors)
  • Waiting periods and conditions: Debate about how long individuals must wait post-conviction or completion of sentences before petitioning
  • Access to records: Questions about whether law enforcement, employers, or licensing boards retain access to expunged records
  • Victim notification and protection: Concerns that expungement may inadequately protect victims or limit their awareness of offender histories

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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