The bill amends section 943.059 of the Florida Statutes to revise the eligibility requirements for the court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. Key changes include the introduction of new criteria for eligibility, such as allowing the sealing of records related to certain misdemeanor offenses that are not violent or related to domestic violence. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals can now petition to seal records for up to three adjudications of guilt, provided these adjudications directly relate to the original offense. The bill also clarifies that individuals may not have been adjudicated guilty of any other criminal offense, except for those eligible for sealing, and introduces a limit on the number of prior sealings a person can have.

Furthermore, the bill allows courts to seal additional adjudications of guilt under specified conditions and modifies the language regarding the circumstances under which individuals may deny or fail to acknowledge sealed records. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to provide more opportunities for individuals to have their criminal records sealed, thereby facilitating their reintegration into society.