2021 House Bill 4220 / Public Act 79

Permit some drunk driving offense expungements

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

To allow an individual to apply to have a first-time drunk driving offenses expunged from their criminal record, which is now prohibited. See also House Bill 4219.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 3, 2021

Amendment offered by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To revise details of the criteria a court must use in "setting aside" a first drunk driving offense.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 10, 2021

Passed in the House 93 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 11, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

May 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 10, 2021

Passed in the Senate 29 to 5 (details)

To allow an individual to apply to have a first-time drunk driving offenses expunged from their criminal record, which is now prohibited.

Received in the House

June 10, 2021

Aug. 17, 2021

Passed in the House 92 to 16 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Aug. 23, 2021