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Committee clears bill to clarify expungement process for governor pardons
Summary
House Bill 24 52, which narrows and clarifies which felony convictions remain excluded from expungement after a governor's pardon, was sent to full Judiciary after questions about whether a pardon restores rights automatically.
Representative Garrett presented House Bill 24 52 as a clarification measure governing expungement for individuals who have received a governor's pardon. The sponsor said the bill replaces broad "nonviolent" language with a specific felony-exclusion list and ensures pardon recipients still must petition a judge for expungement rather than receiving automatic relief.
Members asked whether the bill affects eligibility to run for office and whether it covers only gubernatorial pardons; Garrett said the bill applies to pardons issued by the governor and does not affect the separate authority of a presidential pardon. Garrett said the bill simply clarifies which violent crimes remain excluded from expungement and allows judges to make the final determination.
The committee conducted a roll-call void vote; the clerk recorded 8 ayes and 1 present not voting and the measure was reported to full Judiciary.
