2019 House Bill 4981 / 2020 Public Act 187

Expand permissible criminal record expungements

Introduced in the House

Sept. 17, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Pauline Wendzel (R-79)

To allow some traffic offenses to be expunged or “set aside” from a person’s criminal record, but not drunk driving or offenses that caused a serious injury or death, and the traffic violation records held by the Secretary of State for drivers license "points" and related purposes would not be affected.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 29, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 5, 2019

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2019

Received

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

July 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To allow some traffic offenses to be expunged or “set aside” from a person’s criminal record, but not drunk driving or offenses that caused a serious injury or death, and the traffic violation records held by the Secretary of State for drivers license "points" and related purposes would not be affected.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 12, 2020