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HB 4733

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain persons.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jessica González

HB 4733 expands eligibility for expunging arrest records and obtaining nondisclosure orders to help individuals with criminal histories reduce employment and housing barriers.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4733

Legislative bill overview

HB 4733 expands the ability of individuals to have arrest records expunged (deleted) and to obtain orders of nondisclosure preventing criminal history information from being shared with the public. The bill appears to broaden eligibility criteria or streamline procedures for record sealing, though specific threshold changes are not detailed in the publicly available information.

Why is this important

Expunction and nondisclosure orders directly affect employment, housing, education, and professional licensing opportunities for individuals with arrest histories. Expanding access to these remedies could reduce barriers to reentry for people arrested but not convicted, or convicted of certain offenses, while raising questions about public access to criminal records and victim protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety vs. privacy: Opponents may argue that broadened nondisclosure limits public access to criminal history, potentially affecting hiring decisions, while supporters contend that collateral consequences of arrests unfairly harm people later found innocent or rehabilitated
  • Scope of eligible offenses: Disagreement likely exists over which crimes should qualify for expunction or nondisclosure, particularly regarding violent crimes, sex offenses, or repeat offenders
  • Implementation and resource costs: Law enforcement agencies and courts may face administrative burdens managing expanded expunction requests without additional funding

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

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