Establishes a commission to review Maryland's expungement laws and propose improvements.

The bill creates a Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland. The Commission will review current expungement laws, compare them with other states, and develop a streamlined statutory scheme. It will include representatives from the Maryland bar, crime victims’ advocacy groups, and individuals with criminal records. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy will provide staff support. The Commission will submit its findings to the General Assembly by a specified date.

Establishes a commission to review Maryland's expungement laws and propose improvements.

The bill creates a Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland. The Commission will review current expungement laws, compare them with other states, and develop a streamlined statutory scheme. It will include representatives from the Maryland bar, crime victims’ advocacy groups, and individuals with criminal records. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy will provide staff support. The Commission will submit its findings to the General Assembly by a specified date.