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House withdraws expungement bill after lawmakers seek clarification on "official misconduct" language
Summary
Representative Stuart presented a bill to change expungement rules, including access to sealed juvenile records and limits for official misconduct, but withdrew the bill after extended questioning about whether convictions for official misconduct by elected officials could later be expunged.
Representative Stuart brought Senate Bill 281 to the House floor on March 26, 2025, proposing a series of changes to Indiana's expungement provisions, including access rules for sealed juvenile court records, limits on expungement for people convicted of unlawful possession by serious violent felons, and provisions affecting official misconduct convictions.
During floor debate, several lawmakers sought clarification about whether the bill would…
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