Maryland HB360 establishes the Clean Slate Act of 2026, which mandates the expungement of eligible criminal cases by July 1, 2028.

Maryland HB360, known as the Clean Slate Act of 2026, requires the Department and the Judiciary to expunge all eligible criminal cases by July 1, 2028. Eligible cases include those where all charges or dispositions are listed under § 10–105(A) and the case meets criteria under § 10–107. Expungement involves removing all references to the case from the central repository and public electronic court records without redaction. Beginning August 1, 2028, the Judiciary must identify and notify the Department monthly of newly eligible cases for expungement.

Maryland HB360 establishes the Clean Slate Act of 2026, which mandates the expungement of eligible criminal cases by July 1, 2028.

Maryland HB360, known as the Clean Slate Act of 2026, requires the Department and the Judiciary to expunge all eligible criminal cases by July 1, 2028. Eligible cases include those where all charges or dispositions are listed under § 10–105(A) and the case meets criteria under § 10–107. Expungement involves removing all references to the case from the central repository and public electronic court records without redaction. Beginning August 1, 2028, the Judiciary must identify and notify the Department monthly of newly eligible cases for expungement.