SB290

AN ACT relating to criminal history.

Introduced·2/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB290 proposes automatic expungement of certain criminal records for eligible convictions.

Kentucky SB290, the Automatic Expungement Act, establishes a process for automatic expungement of certain criminal records. It applies to eligible convictions, including misdemeanors, violations, and certain low-level felonies, committed before January 1, 2027. The act mandates the creation of a centralized criminal history record information system and requires the Department of Kentucky State Police to provide necessary data. It also sets up an Automatic Expungement Task Force to study and recommend improvements to the expungement process.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Mar 20

Senate

2nd reading, to Rules

Mar 19

Senate

reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

Mar 16

Senate

to Judiciary (S)