AB291

Revises provisions relating to records of criminal history. (BDR 14-676)

Failed·5/17/25

Nevada AB291 revises criminal history record sealing provisions, eliminating the need for petitions and requiring automatic sealing under certain.

Nevada AB291 revises provisions relating to records of criminal history by eliminating the need for petitions in certain cases and requiring automatic sealing of records. The bill mandates that courts order the sealing of records if charges are dismissed, declined for prosecution, or if the person is acquitted, without the need for a petition. It also prohibits courts from considering sealed records when deciding on petitions to seal records relating to a conviction of another offense. The changes apply to petitions filed on or after October 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Assembly Final Passage

26 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Assembly Judiciary Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

8:00 AM

Assembly Judiciary Hearing

History

May 17, 2025

Senate

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed.)

Apr 23, 2025

Assembly

From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.

Apr 23, 2025

Assembly

To Senate.