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House adopts conference report on Senate Bill 12 to broaden sealing of criminal records with new disclosure safeguards
Summary
The Vermont House of Representatives adopted the committee of conference report on Senate Bill 12, which expands when individuals may petition to seal certain criminal records and adds limits and penalties on unauthorized disclosures, including a statewide model policy for access tracking.
The Vermont House of Representatives adopted the committee of conference report on Senate Bill 12, an act relating to sealing criminal history records, during a floor session that considered one bill before adjourning.
The committee of conference changes expand who may petition to have certain felony and misdemeanor records sealed after a statutory waiting period, while adding guardrails — including notice to courts for use in public filings, limits on disclosure outside criminal-justice contexts, civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure, and a statewide model policy for law enforcement access and tracking.
Member from South Burlington, speaking for the committee of conference, described the bill’s purpose as helping individuals who have completed sentences and paid restitution to avoid collateral barriers to housing, employment and education. The member said the…
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