LD1917

An Act to Allow the Sealing of Criminal History Record Information Related to Convictions for Conduct That Is No Longer a Crime in the State and to Clarify Dissemination of Sealed Criminal History Record Information to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

Failed·4/29/26
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Allows sealing of criminal history records for convictions no longer crimes in Maine, clarifies dissemination to regulatory department.

This bill allows individuals to file a post-judgment motion to seal criminal history records for convictions that are no longer crimes in Maine. It eliminates the waiting period for sealing records related to marijuana cultivation and possession convictions. The bill also clarifies how sealed criminal history information is disseminated to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 2

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 11

12:30 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Apr 14

House

Bill RECALLED From Governor (Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1524)

Apr 14

House

On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth the Bill was TABLED pending FURTHER ACTION.