HB1055 amends the Criminal Identification Act to modify the expungement and sealing of criminal records, particularly for minor cannabis offenses.

HB1055 amends the Criminal Identification Act to expand the definition of "Minor Cannabis Offense" to include violations involving up to 100 grams of cannabis, provided no penalty enhancement was applied. It allows for the expungement of records for minor cannabis offenses if certain conditions are met, such as the offense occurring before the offender turned 25 and no other related convictions. The bill also outlines procedures for sealing and expunging records, including the role of the Illinois State Police and the circuit court clerk.

HB1055 amends the Criminal Identification Act to modify the expungement and sealing of criminal records, particularly for minor cannabis offenses.

HB1055 amends the Criminal Identification Act to expand the definition of "Minor Cannabis Offense" to include violations involving up to 100 grams of cannabis, provided no penalty enhancement was applied. It allows for the expungement of records for minor cannabis offenses if certain conditions are met, such as the offense occurring before the offender turned 25 and no other related convictions. The bill also outlines procedures for sealing and expunging records, including the role of the Illinois State Police and the circuit court clerk.