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Committee hears bill to allow sealing eviction records after seven years and for some domestic‑violence victims
Summary
Senate Bill 2238 would let eligible individuals petition a court to seal eviction records after seven years if outstanding rent and damage claims are resolved; the bill also allows sealing for victims of domestic violence.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2238, which would allow people to petition a court to seal eviction records seven years after an eviction, provided they have resolved unpaid rent and damage claims, and would permit an eviction tied to domestic violence to be sealed to avoid penalizing victims.
Sponsor Sen. Ryan Braunberger told the committee the measure is intended to help people who have corrected their behavior or who were victims of circumstances such as domestic abuse to find housing after a period of stability. “I think 7 years is…
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