HB373

Expunges criminal records for victims of human trafficking in Kentucky.

This bill amends Kentucky law to allow victims of human trafficking to petition the court to vacate convictions, seal records, and expunge criminal records. If the court finds the person's offense resulted from being a victim of human trafficking, it must vacate the conviction, seal the case file, and expunge court records. The bill also requires appellate courts to seal their case files and modify published opinions to remove the victim's name. The expungement applies to all agencies, and victims regain voting rights upon conviction vacatur.